Public Holidays in Chad 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Chad's calendar combines national anniversaries with Christian and Islamic holidays. Several Islamic dates are movable and should not be treated as final until officially confirmed.
Chad Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Aug 11 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 28 | Saturday | Proclamation of the Republic |
| Dec 1 | Tuesday | Freedom and Democracy Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional. Observed-day treatment should also be checked against final government announcements.
Independence and Republic Anniversaries 2026
Independence Day falls on 11 August, while the Proclamation of the Republic is marked on 28 November. Freedom and Democracy Day follows on 1 December.
Holiday Rules in Chad
Islamic festivals follow the lunar calendar. Fixed civic holidays remain on their statutory dates, while official announcements may add an observed day when a holiday falls on a weekend.
Chad Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- International Women's Day is a public holiday on 8 March.
- Independence Day is 11 August.
- Freedom and Democracy Day is 1 December.
- Islamic dates may move by one day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chad's Independence Day?
It is observed on 11 August.
Is International Women's Day a public holiday?
Yes. Chad observes 8 March as a public holiday.
Why is 29 November listed in 2027?
Published calendars show an observed day after the Republic anniversary falls on Sunday.
Why are Islamic dates marked provisional?
They depend on the Hijri calendar and official religious confirmation.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
ILO records Chad’s binding holidays-with-pay framework and current labour-law obligations.
The official French government visa portal for Chad publishes the embassy’s 2026 closure calendar and confirms a current-year set of Chadian public-holiday dates used as an institutional calendar check.
The Embassy of Chad in Belgium identifies core national holidays including Labour Day, Independence Day, Proclamation of the Republic and Freedom and Democracy Day.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source status: Chad now has ILO legal-framework evidence, a Chadian embassy source for core national holidays and a current 2026 diplomatic calendar. Movable religious dates and substitute days remain subject to competent Chadian announcements.