Christmas 2023, 2024 and 2025 in Northern Mariana Islands

Christmas in Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) is celebrated with a public holiday every 25 December, as it is in a majority of countries around the world. This Christian festivity commemorates the birth of Jesus, and is part of a 22-28 day season in the Christian calendar known as Advent.

YearDateDayHoliday
202325 DecMonChristmas Day
202425 DecWedChristmas Day
202525 DecThuChristmas Day
202625 DecFriChristmas Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

On 1 December, festivities officially get underway when a large, well-lit Christmas tree is set up along the Paseo de Marianas in Garapan on Saipan’s west coast. Garapan is the hotel and tourist centre of the island and also has some of the best beach strands.

On every Saturday between 1 December and 25 December, there are kid-focused Christmas events throughout Saipan and elsewhere. You will see floats, costumes, game tents, street food, music, dancing, plays, and more.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202225 DecSunChristmas Day
26 DecMonChristmas Holiday
202124 DecFriChristmas Holiday
25 DecSatChristmas Day
202025 DecFriChristmas Day
201925 DecWedChristmas Day
201825 DecTueChristmas Day
201725 DecMonChristmas Day