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Major Holidays American Samoa observes a mix of federal holidays and local celebrations. Here's a breakdown of the most common ones:
New Year's Day (January 1): Marks the beginning of a new year and is celebrated worldwide.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Observed on the third Monday of January, honoring the civil rights leader.
Presidents' Day: Celebrated on the third Monday of February, commemorating George Washington and all U.S. presidents.
Memorial Day: Observed on the last Monday of May, honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Independence Day (July 4): Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Labor Day: Observed on the first Monday of September, honoring the American labor movement.
Columbus Day: Celebrated on the second Monday of October, commemorating Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas.
Veterans Day (November 11): Honors all U.S. military veterans.
Thanksgiving Day: Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, a time for family and gratitude.
Christmas Day (December 25): A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Local Holiday
Flag Day: Celebrated on April 17th, commemorating the adoption of the American Samoa flag.
The celebration of the establishment of the Samoan flag is also a festival to showcase local culture and traditions.
Legal holidays unique to American Samoa
Emancipation Day：This holiday commemorates the liberation of American Samoa from German colonial rule and its becoming a territory of the United States. The specific date varies from year to year, but is usually in April.
Flag Day：The celebration of the establishment of the Samoan flag is also a festival to showcase local culture and traditions.
Holiday Operations
Shipping and Airline Companies
Most shipping and airline companies continue to operate on major U.S. federal holidays such as New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. However, there may be some adjustments to their schedules. For instance, they might reduce the number of flights or ship departures, or certain departments may have shorter operating hours. For island territories like American Samoa, air and sea transportation are often the primary modes of travel, so basic services are usually maintained even during holidays.
Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarders typically adjust their work schedules based on customer needs and service contracts. During holidays, they may reduce operating hours or close their offices, but they will usually arrange for staff to handle emergencies.
Railroads
Since American Samoa does not have a railway system, railroad operations are not a concern.
Courier and Logistics Companies
Courier and logistics companies also adjust their operating hours based on holidays. During major holidays like Christmas and New Year's, services may be suspended for a few days, but they will continue to operate during other times.
Recommendation
To get accurate information about whether a specific company is operating during a holiday, it is recommended to contact the company directly. Many companies post holiday operating schedules on their websites or can provide this information through their customer service hotline.
