2021 in Palau
The following lists events that happened during 2021 in the Republic of Palau. Incumbents President: Surangel S. Whipps Jr. Vice President: Uduch Sengebau Senior Events Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania January January 2 – Palau receives 2,800 doses of the Moderna vaccine in a special contribution from the United States. The government announced that it will vaccinate healthcare workers first and then vaccinate seniors and people with medical conditions. January 7 - Palau begins its vaccination program, with outgoing President Thomas Remengesau Jr. and incoming President Surangel Whipps Jr. receiving the first two doses. The country plans to vaccinate more than 18,000 people with the Moderna vaccine provided by the United States. January 21 - Surangel Whipps Jr. assumes the office of President of Palau succeeding Thomas Remengesau Jr. February February 5 - Palau announces its intention to withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum after claiming fraudulence in the recent election for the organization's Secretary General. February 6 - The leaders of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands announce that they will meet on Monday to discuss leaving the Pacific Islands Forum after Marshallese candidate Gerald Zackios was not chosen as Secretary-General. February