Public Holidays in Central African Republic 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
The Central African Republic combines civic anniversaries, Christian feast days and the two major Eid festivals in its public-holiday calendar.
Central African Republic Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 29 | Sunday | Commemoration of Boganda |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Jun 30 | Tuesday | National Prayer Day |
| Aug 13 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 1 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Eid dates are provisional and may change after official religious confirmation.
Boganda, Independence and Republic Day 2026
Commemoration of Boganda on 29 March, Independence Day on 13 August and Republic Day on 1 December are central civic dates. The calendar also includes several Christian movable feasts.
Holiday Rules in Central African Republic
Christian movable holidays follow the Easter calendar. Eid dates follow the Hijri calendar and require confirmation. Where two holidays fall on the same date, both names may still remain legally significant.
Central African Republic Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 13 August.
- Republic Day is 1 December.
- National Prayer Day is 30 June.
- Eid dates are subject to moon-sighting confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Independence Day?
The Central African Republic observes Independence Day on 13 August.
What is Boganda Day?
It commemorates Barthélemy Boganda and is observed on 29 March.
Why can Eid dates change?
They follow the Islamic lunar calendar and depend on official confirmation.
Can two holidays fall on the same day?
Yes. In 2027 Easter Monday and Boganda commemoration both fall on 29 March.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
ILO legal database identifies the national Labour Code used as the statutory employment framework.
Government-hosted material confirms public holidays are recognized non-working days under the national labour framework.
Current labour-law guidance identifies Law No. 20.001 of 10 January 2020 as the legal basis for public holidays in the Central African Republic and explains the statutory treatment of those days.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source status: the page now cites the current 2020 legal-holiday framework in addition to the Labour Code and government material. Calendar-specific movable dates are independently cross-checked, and later ministry or gazette notices take precedence.