Yap Day is a legal holiday in Yap State, one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), held annually on March 1. [1]: 2 It is a celebration of traditional Yapese culture. Common activities held during this time include competitions and traditional dances.

Yap Day is celebrated on March 1 in Yap State, one of the four states that make up the Federated States of Micronesia. Today, the island natives celebrate all things Yap — their culture, food, tradition, family, and of course, scuba diving.

3 days ago · To view photos and highlights from the 2025 Yap Day activities, visit the Yap Visitors Bureau’s Facebook and Instagram pages. About Yap. Yap is an island in the Federated States of Micronesia, in the Pacific Ocean that is ringed by spectacular coral reefs and famous for its scuba diving with giant manta rays, sharks and mandarin fish. Other ...

Jan 31, 2025 · (Yap Visitors Bureau) — The 56th Annual Yap Day Festival will be held in the villages of Rull and Weloy from Feb. 26 to March 3, 2025. Yap Day is one of the premier and largest cultural events in all of Micronesia, and this year’s event will again showcase and celebrate everything Yapese — traditions, culture, heritage, food, family, and ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Yap, FSM – The Yap Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the 56th Annual Yap Day Festival, taking place from February 26 to March 3, 2025, in the villages of Rull and Weloy.

Mar 1, 2025 · Yap Day is celebrated every year on March 1st, and in 2025, it will take place on a Saturday. Get ready to dance, eat, and celebrate the rich culture of Micronesia on Yap Day! It's a party you won't want to miss.

Observed annually on March 1st, Yap Day is a legal holiday observed in Yap State, one of the four states in the FSM—or Federated States of Micronesia. This holiday is designed to celebrate traditional Yapese culture.

(January 19, 2024) – Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): The 54 th Annual Yap Day celebrations, one of the premier and largest cultural events in all of Micronesia, will be held on February 29 and March 1, 2024. Hosted this year in the village of Makiy in Gagil municipality, this two-day event will showcase and celebrate everything Yapese ...

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Mar 2, 2024 · Back in 1968 the Yap Islands Congress consecrated Yap District Day to preserve Yapese culture, choosing March 1 as the date representing its “most pleasant” season because of the relative dry period. The name was then officially changed to “Yap Day” on March 1979.