The weather in the Marshall Islands is tropical - hot and humid, but tempered by trade-winds which prevail throughout the year.
This is a list of public holidays in the Marshall Islands
Most Marshallese are Protestants, and as a whole they are very religious. While the largest church in the nation is the United Church of Christ, there are many other Protestant denominations represented, like Assembly of God, Baptist, Seventh Day Adventists. The Catholic Church also has established a strong presence in the islands. In recent years, the Church of Latter-day Saints has also become established. Sundays are set aside for rest and relaxation and attending church services.