Public Holidays in Djibouti 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Djibouti's public-holiday calendar is predominantly Islamic, with multi-day Eid closures and fixed national dates for Independence Day and Labour Day.
Djibouti Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Isra and Mi'raj Moon |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr holiday Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day Moon |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha holiday Moon |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Jun 27 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| Jun 28 | Sunday | Independence Day holiday |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional and may move by one day after official religious confirmation.
Islamic Calendar and Independence 2026
Independence Day is celebrated on 27 June and is followed by an additional holiday on 28 June. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha also create multi-day public-holiday periods.
Holiday Rules in Djibouti
Islamic holidays follow the Hijri calendar and require official confirmation. Because a lunar year is shorter than the Gregorian year, the same Islamic observance can occasionally appear twice in one Gregorian year, as projected for Isra and Mi'raj in 2027.
Djibouti Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 27 June.
- 28 June is also listed as an Independence holiday.
- Eid holidays can span more than one day.
- Islamic dates may shift after official confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Djibouti Independence Day?
It is observed on 27 June, followed by an additional holiday on 28 June.
Why are 2027 Islamic dates marked with an asterisk?
They are lunar-calendar projections that require official confirmation.
Why can Isra and Mi'raj appear twice in 2027?
The Hijri year is shorter than the Gregorian year, so an Islamic date can occasionally occur twice within one Gregorian year.
Does Djibouti use daylight saving time?
No. It remains on UTC+3 year-round.
Sources & methodology
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Official legal source defining paid public holidays, including the two-day Independence holiday and durations of movable Islamic 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: official government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.