New Year’s Day
This is a national holiday on Guam which sees many people recovering from the night before, although many others do use the opportunity to visit family, clean houses for the start of the year and get rid of unwanted household belongings.

Kites for Wishes
The Kites for Wishes event benefits the Make-A-Wish foundation and features demonstrations by kite professionals and activities for the public. Activities and events during this two-day festival include: kite exhibitions, kite making and flying, games, prizes for the many events, and plenty to eat and drink. Admission is free, and the whole family can participate. For more information, you can contact the Make-A-Wish foundation at +1 671 649-WISH.

Marianas Cup Beach Volleyball Festival
This is the largest and longest-running volleyball event in Micronesia, and features a volleyball tournament, a raffle, prize drawing and lots more. Top players from around the globe come to Guam to compete for some substantial prize money. Information on the schedule and other details are available by calling +1 670 235 6231 ext. 5148.

Tagaman Triathlon and TAGA Kids Triathlon
This event begins with a 2km swim in the clear ocean waters off the Pacific Islands Club, followed by 60kms of cycling on the island’s scenic bike courses and ends with a 15km run along the western lagoon. Cash prizes are awarded for the top six male and female competitors and trophies are awarded to age group winners. For the kids’ event, the competition is organised by age group: from 6-9 years, there is a 100m swim, 5km bike course and a 1km run; for 10-13 years, there’s a 200m swim, 10km bike course and 2km run. Call +1 670 664 3200 or +1 670 234 3533 for more information.

HANMI Charity Golf Tournament
The tournament is held at the Coral Ocean Point course and begins at 12:00. Competition categories include: senior, championship, A, B, C, and ladies. The tournament fee is inclusive of greens fees, prizes, awards, and the banquet. For entry forms and more information, you can call +1 670 664 3200.

Smokin’ Wheels off Road Race
This full day event takes place at the Guam International Raceway Park, in Yigo and is hosted by Guam Racing Federation. Nine Protruck teams compete for a substantial purse in the Protruck Challenge, facing-off against off-road racers from Guam and Saipan, as well as Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and the Philippines.

Malojloj Fiesta
The people of Guam enjoy a good party and for several months of the year, villages in the southern region hold their annual fiestas. Among the most well-known of these is the Malojloj Fiesta, celebrated in historic Inarajan. This is a three-day-long party, occurring each May in celebration of San Isidro, their patron saint. Features include traditional events, hot pepper eating contests and carabao racing, amid an all-out street party in the area around the San Isidro church. Visitors are encouraged to attend and enjoy the party as well as to sample some of the delicious Chamorro food and beer.

Liberation Day
On 21 July the entire island celebrates its liberation from the enemy occupation of WWII. Ceremonies, memorials and festive events are held throughout the island during the week leading up to the big day itself; with local carnivals, feasting and general celebrating being the order of the day. On Liberation Day, a colourful parade down Marine Corps Drive in Hagatna is the focal point. Elaborately-decorated floats are built by local villagers and the floats are accompanied by costumed marchers in an atmosphere enriched by music, smoke from all the cooking and the sounds of fireworks. A Liberation Day Queen is crowned, and the festivities continue into the night.

Gupot Y Peskadot (Fishermen's Festival)
The Guam Fishermen's Cooperative Association organises this event, which features interactive educational displays on the island’s coastal environment and fishing methods. A variety of local fish recipes are presented and entertainment is offered throughout the day.

Pastries in Paradise
This annual event highlights the confections and desserts of the island’s top chefs. During the event they create amazing pastries and other sweet delights as you watch. This is hosted by the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association.

Malesso Fiestan Tasi
Four more than four decades, this special event has been held featuring two consecutive weekends of entertainment, food and drink, games and races. A free outdoor concert is held on the last day of the festival, showcasing top local talent.

New Year's Day: 1 January
Martin Luther King's Day: 17 January
Presidents' Day/Washington's Birthday: 14 February
Guam Discovery Day: 7 March
Good Friday: date varies each year
Easter: date varies each year
Memorial Day: 30 May
Independence Day: 4 July
Liberation Day: 21 July
Labor Day: 5 September
Columbus Day: 10 October
All Souls Day: 2 November
Veterans' Day: 11 November
Thanksgiving: date varies each year
Our Lady of Camarin Day: 8 December
Christmas Day: 25 December