FSM Independence Day is actually on Nov. 3 — the day when the FSM turned from a trust territory into a sovereign state under the Compact of Free Association. Federated States of Micronesia Independence Day is celebrated annually on May 10th to mark its independence from the United States, on May 10, 1979. In 2025, the Federated States of Micronesia will celebrate its 46th National Day. ^ Puas, Gonzaga (28 September 2021). The Federated States of Micronesia’s Engagement with the Outside World: Control, Self-Preservation and Continuity. ANU Press. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-76046-465-3. Happy Independence Day! On this special day, let us celebrate the resilient spirit of the Micronesian people. Marking this historic occasion of the Nation’s Independence, the event was celebrated with parade, local performers and festive events. Students from different schools in Pohnpei gave speeches on the subject of FSM Independence and explained what Independence Day means to them. On November 3rd, 2020 the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) celebrated 34 years of Independence. Let’s commemorate this important day with our fellow Federated States of Micronesia citizens. It is the day we gain our independence and became a sovereign Nation by it’s own actions. MEMBERS of the Pohnpeian, Chuukese, Yapese, and Kosraen communities in the CNMI marked the 38th Independence Day of the Federated States of Micronesia at the Garapan Fishing Base on Monday. The web page reports on the 11th anniversary of FSM's independence in 1997, with speeches by President Nena, Governor Pangelinan, Speaker Fritz, Chief Justice Johnny and Nanmwarki Kohler. It also includes congratulatory messages from China and other countries. We will be closed on the following days in observance of FSM and U.S. Holidays: Yap Day Celebration January: January 01 – New Year’s Day (Observed January 02) January 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Federated States of Micronesia President Wesley Simina addresses fellow countrymen and others present during the celebration of the 37th FSM Independence Day at Ypao Beach Park in Tumon on Nov. 4 The FSM Social Security Administration would like to inform the public of our observance of FSM Independence Day. This year, Independence Day falls on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Independence Day, celebrated annually on May 10th, holds profound significance for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), marking the momentous occasion when this vibrant nation gained its sovereignty from the United States in 1986. The FSM Social Security Administration would like to inform the public of our observance of FSM Independence Day. This year, Independence Day falls on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Learn about the pre-colonial history, colonial history, and independence of the Federated States of Micronesia, a group of islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The web page covers the settlement by Micronesians, the Yapese Empire, the Pohnpei and Saudeleur rule, and the UN trusteeship under the US. This November, the Federated States of Micronesia celebrates its 38th year as an independent island nation. Independence Day Message PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): November 6, 2002 - Speaker Jack Fritz inserted in the November 4, 2002, congressional journal a statement on the occasion of the FSM Independence Day. The statement made is as follows: "Greetings, my fellow citizens, members of the Diplomatic Corps who are present today, members of the US Compact negotiations team who are visiting our Independence Day in Micronesia comes on 3 November. This is the day in 1982 when the newly formed Federated States of Micronesia both became fully independent and entered into a free association with the United States of America. FSM Independence Day Secretariat Holidays 3 Nov 2022 to 4 Nov 2022 Details Date: November 3, 2023 Event Category: 2023 Holiday Calendar United Nations Day Pohnpei Constitution Day Yap Day: Saturday, March 1 (observed Friday, February 28) Micronesian Cultural Day: Monday, March 31 Good Friday: Friday, April 18 FSM Constitution Day: Saturday, May 10 (observed on Friday, May 9) Labor Day: Monday, September 1 FSM Independence Day: Monday, November 3 Veterans of Foreign Wars Day: Tuesday, November 11 FSM Presidents' Day: Sunday, November 23 (observed on Monday, November 24
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