Title 1, General Provisions

(a) The holidays of Guam are: (1) New Year’s Day; (2) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January; (3) Guam History and CHamoru Heritage Day, the first Monday in March; (4) Memorial Day, the last Monday in May; (5) Independence Day, July 4th; (6) Liberation Day, July…

[Repealed.] SOURCE: GC § 201, amended by P.L. 15-105:2 (Mar. 5, 1980); further amended by P.L. 16-069:3 (Mar. 10, 1982). Repealed by P.L. 26-157:7 Dec. 15, 2002).

Every Saturday is a holiday as regards the transaction of business in the public offices of the government where laws or other regulations provide that public offices be closed on holidays. This Section shall not be construed to prevent or invalidate the issuance, filing, service…

(a) A Special or Limited Holiday is a holiday applying only to a special class or classes of business, or a special class or classes of persons, and not appointed to be generally observed throughout Guam by all classes of business and all classes of persons. (b) On any Special or…

Whenever any act of a secular nature, other than a work of necessity or mercy, is appointed by law or contract upon a particular day which falls on a holiday, such act may be performed upon the next business day with the same effect as if it had been performed upon the day appoin…

Time is computed according to the Gregorian or new style, and January 1st in every year is reckoned as the first day of the year. SOURCE: GC § 206. COL 2026-04-23

The years 1900, 2100, 2200, 2300, or any other future hundredth year, of which the year 2000 is the first, except only every fourth hundredth year, are not leap years, but common years of 365 days. The years 2000, 2400, 2800 and every other fourth hundredth year after 2000 and ev…

(a) “Year” means a period of 365 days; (b) “Half year” means a period of 182 days; and (c) “Quarter year” means 91 days. (d) The added day of a leap year, and the day immediately preceding, if they occur in any such period, shall be reckoned together as one day. SOURCE: GC § 208.…

(a) “Month” means a calendar month unless otherwise expressed. (b) A “week” consists of seven consecutive days. (c) A “day” is the period of time between any midnight and the midnight following. (d) “Midnight” of any given day is 12:00 post meridian (p.m.), the end of the day. SO…

The money of account of Guam is the United States dollar and cent. Public accounts and all proceedings in courts shall be kept and had in conformity with this Section. This Section does not vitiate or affect any account, charge, or entry originally made, or any note, bond, or oth…

The standard time throughout Guam for the whole year shall be that of the one hundred fiftieth meridian of longitude east from Greenwich (150NE). Such time shall be known as Guam Standard Time. Guam is hereby exempted from the provisions of Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of…

(a) Liberation Day is a legal holiday declared in commemoration of the anniversary of the liberation of Guam from the Japanese Occupation on July 21, 1944 and the inauguration of civil government in Guam on July 21, 1950. (b) I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to i…

Annually, I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclamation calling upon the people of Guam to observe a Guam Island Fair which shall run concurrently with and incorporate the July 4th (Independence Day) and the July 21st (Liberation Day) holidays. SOURCE: Added as GC § 221a by P.…

(a) The Mayors’ Council of Guam is authorized and requested to annually appoint and maintain oversight of the Guam Island Fair Committee to plan and make appropriate arrangements for the celebration of this Fair. (b) The Committee shall be composed of one (1) representative from …

(a) Whenever the Guam Island Fair is to be held in a location other than the Hagåtña Paseo grounds, then any Civic Organization, as provided herein, may sponsor a Liberation Day Carnival for the same duration as the Guam Island Fair. In this instance, the Mayors’ Council shall ap…

Title 1 Guam Code Annotated § 1013.1, as provided above, shall apply only when the Guam Island Fair is held in a location other than the Hagåtña Paseo grounds. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 17-010:5 (June 14, 1983). 2014 NOTE: Although not codified, the location of the Liberation Day fes…

The provisions of § 1013.1 of Title 1, Guam Code Annotated, shall be effective upon enactment. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 17-010:6 (June 14, 1983). COL 2026-04-23

A person commits a petty misdemeanor if, with intent to prevent the issuance of any license or permit as authorized in § 1013.1(b), he does any act tending to obstruct or interfere with the issuance of any license or permit for the operation of the Liberation Day Carnival as set …

The term “obstruction” as used in § 1013.4 of Title 1, GCA, shall mean the refusal of any government official or employee to issue a license or permit when the applicant qualifies for the permit or license as prescribed by law. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 17-014:5 (June 27, 1983).

The Guam Island Fair Committee shall ensure: (a) that there is an open bidding process for all projects, goods, services, or activities that involve Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) or more, pursuant to Guam procurement law; (b) that there are at least three (3) price quotes fo…

The Guam Island Fair Committee shall ensure the official Broadcast Media Partner for the live coverage of the Liberation Day Parade shall be PBS Guam (KGTF-TV12). COL 2026-04-23 SOURCE: Added by P.L. 31-025:5 (Apr. 18, 2011).

(a) The month of April of each year shall be known as “Guam Youth Month.” I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan annually shall issue a proclamation calling upon the people of Guam to observe Guam Youth Week within Guam Youth Month with appropriate ceremonies and festivities expressive o…

September 28 of each year shall be known as, “Teacher’s Appreciation Day,” and is made a special holiday in Guam in commemoration of the services rendered to the teachers of Guam to the children of Guam. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation an…

The last Saturday in March in each year and the Sunday immediately following shall be known as Farmers’ Appreciation Days, and are hereby declared a special holiday in Guam in commemoration of the accomplishments of the farmers of Guam. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclam…

The first Monday in January of every fourth year, beginning with January 1971, is a designated Gubernatorial Inauguration Day, on which day I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan and I Sigundo Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan elected in the general election preceding such day shall be sworn …

In those years when the opening of a new legislature falls on the same day as does the inauguration of a governor, the inauguration ceremonies of I Liheslatura shall be coordinated with I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi- elect’s Transition Committee so that there is no conflict between the t…

The second Sunday in August of each year shall be known as Gold Star Mothers’ Day, and is made a special holiday to be observed throughout Guam to commemorate the mothers of those men and women who gave their lives to their country while serving with the Armed Forces of the Unite…

(a) The third week of April of each year is hereby designated as “Earth Week,” a week to review and assess environmental progress and to determine what further steps must be taken, to continue an island- wide effort of education on environmental problems, and to renew the commitm…

The first week of June in each year shall be known as “Atbot de Fuego (Flame Tree)” and “Arbor Day” Week in commemoration of the natural beauty of the flame trees of Guam. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi COL 2026-04-23 is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the pe…

There shall be and is hereby adopted an official Guam flower which shall be the local flower known as “Puti Tai Nobio.” SOURCE: GC § 123, added by P.L. 9-222:1 (Aug. 7, 1968). 2024 NOTE: Reference to “Territorial” replaced with “Guam” pursuant to 1 GCA § 420.

The local bird known as the Ko’ko’, or Guam Rail, (Gallirallus owstoni) is hereby declared to be the official bird of Guam. SOURCE: GC § 125, added by P.L. 10-052:1 (June 26, 1969). Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 25-155:2 (July 11, 2000).

The local tree known as the Ifit (Intsia Bijuga) is the official tree of Guam. SOURCE: GC § 124, added by P.L. 10-026:1 (Mar. 7, 1969). 2024 NOTE: Reference to “Territorial” omitted pursuant to 1 GCA § 420. CROSS REFERENCE: P.L. 13-083:1 (Oct. 27, 1975) (protects endangered and t…

(a) The first Monday of March in each year shall be known as Guam History and CHamoru Heritage Day and is hereby made a legal holiday in Guam in commemoration of the discovery of Guam by Europeans. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation…

(a) There shall be a Marianas Fishing Derby held annually, which event shall be promoted as a tourist attraction for visitors to Guam and as an outdoor recreational activity for the people of Guam. The Governor shall appoint a Marianas Fishing Derby Committee composed of fisherme…

Each year, I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to publicly proclaim the second Saturday and Sunday of April as White Cane Safety Days. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclamation in which: (a) Comments are made upon the significance of White Cane Safety Days; (…

The fourth Sunday of April in each year shall be known as Children and Youth Sunday and is made a special day during which people of Guam will consider the needs and accomplishments of the children and youth of Guam. I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall issue a proclamation calli…

The Sunday following Children and Youth Sunday in each year shall be known as “Family Sunday.” Family Sunday is made a special day in which the people of Guam would consider the value and importance of the family. I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall issue a proclamation calling …

The various Municipal Planning Councils of Guam may adopt official municipal flowers for their respective villages. The Chairmen of the Municipal Planning Councils, by resolution duly adopted, shall notify the Compiler of Laws of the selection of the flower. The Compiler of Laws …

The various Municipal Planning Councils of Guam may adopt an official municipal flag which depicts the history and culture of the respective village. The Chairmen of the Municipal Planning Councils shall notify the Compiler of Laws of the selection and description of the flag. Th…

(a) The month of May each year shall be known as “Senior Citizens Month.” I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall issue annually a proclamation calling upon the people of Guam to observe Senior Citizens Month with appropriate ceremonies and festivities expressive of the public senti…

(a) Annually, I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall issue a proclamation calling upon the people of Guam to observe a Guam-Micronesia Island Fair and Guam Ko’Ko’ Road Race, which shall be held at the discretion of the Guam Visitors Bureau. (b) The Guam Visitors Bureau shall be the…

The Guam Hymn, composed by Dr. Ramon M. Sablan, is hereby adopted as the official Guam anthem, and the Chamorro version by Lagrimas Untalan and the English version by Dr. Sablan are hereby officially adopted as follows: COL 2026-04-23 Fanohge Chamorro Verse 1: Fanohge Chamorro pu…

(a) In addition to the National Family Violence Awareness Month observed each October, the last week of September of each year is hereby designated as “Family Violence Prevention Week,” a week to reflect, review and assess Guam’s progress as a community as a whole towards prevent…

(a) August of each year is hereby designated as “Breastfeeding Awareness Month,” to educate our community and promote the benefits of breastfeeding to infants and mothers. (b) I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall issue annually a proclamation calling on all interested parties to …

June 28 of each year shall be known as War Survivor Remembrance Day in recognition of the CHamoru people who endured one of the most tragic and horrific enemy occupations of the 20th Century. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually calli…

May 15 of each year is officially declared as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in commemoration of peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of Guam to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day…

The second (2nd) day in September of each year is officially declared as Ha’ånen I Manmanachu Siha Put I Taotao Tåno’ to recognize CHamorus and other members of our community that have advocated for the people of Guåhan. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclamation annually c…

June 12 of each year is officially declared as Women Veterans Recognition Day to recognize the role of women in the U.S. Armed Forces and to commemorate their sacrifices and the valor displayed by Guam women veterans. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclamation annually call…

(a) February 21 of each year is officially declared as Ha’ånen Hila’ Nåna (Mother Language Day) to promote the preservation, revitalization, and celebration of indigenous languages, with special recognition of the CHamoru language as the native tongue of the people of Guam. (b) I…

(a) The month of November is designated as “Veterans Service Recognition Month” in Guam. (b) Purpose. Veterans Service Recognition Month is established to honor the profound legacy of military service that defines our island community. This month-long observance shall serve to: (…