Public Holidays in Côte d'Ivoire 2026
15 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Côte d'Ivoire's calendar reflects both Christian and Muslim traditions, alongside Independence Day and National Peace Day. Several religious dates move from year to year.
Côte d'Ivoire Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Day after Laylat al-Qadr Moon |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| 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 |
| Aug 7 | Friday | Independence Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | National Peace Day |
| Nov 16 | Monday | National Peace Day observed |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional and may change after official religious confirmation.
Religious Holidays and National Peace Day 2026
Easter Monday, Ascension and Whit Monday appear alongside Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and the Prophet's Birthday. National Peace Day on 15 November is a distinctive Ivorian civic holiday.
Holiday Rules in Côte d'Ivoire
Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar and can move after official confirmation. Christian movable feasts follow Easter. Published observed days may be added when selected fixed holidays fall on a Sunday.
Côte d'Ivoire Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 7 August.
- National Peace Day is 15 November.
- Both Christian and Muslim festivals are national holidays.
- Islamic dates can shift after official confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Côte d'Ivoire Independence Day?
It is observed on 7 August.
What is National Peace Day?
It is a national holiday observed on 15 November.
Why are some 2027 holidays marked provisional?
The marked Islamic dates follow the lunar calendar and need official confirmation.
Can two holidays fall on the same date?
Yes. In 2027 projected Eid al-Adha and Whit Monday both fall on 17 May, and Assumption and the projected Prophet's Birthday both fall on 15 August.
Sources & methodology
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Institutional 2026 calendar identifying Côte d'Ivoire Independence Day and locally declared lunar holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, public-authority or institutional material is used first where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.