Constitution Day

Every year on the 10th of May, Micronesia celebrates Constitution Day as a national holiday. It commemorates the adoption of the 1978 constitution of this country, which went into force on May 10, 1979. Micronesia's constitution is extremely similar to that of the United States, which is not surprising given that the United States was the country's former trustee.

The Micronesian Constitution establishes a federal government with separate executive, judicial, and legislative departments. The legislature is the most significant distinction between the US and Micronesian governments. The House of Representatives and the Senate make up the United States' bicameral legislature. The Micronesian legislature is a unicameral one that consists of the National Congress.

This holiday is celebrated throughout the Federated States of Micronesia. The country's president will begin by delivering a message to the people appealing for national unity and a celebration of the Constitution that binds them together as a people.

Despite the fact that there aren't many public celebrations, many people will take the day off to spend time with friends and family. It's a time for family gatherings, visits to parks, and even shopping.

When: May