Public Holidays in Gabon 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Gabon's holiday calendar combines Christian and Muslim festivals with civic dates including Women's Day and a two-day independence period in August.
Gabon Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 17 | Friday | Women's Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Aug 16 | Sunday | Independence holiday |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Independence Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional and may change by a day after official confirmation.
Independence Celebrations in August 2026
Gabon's independence anniversary is 17 August, and the national holiday period commonly includes 16 August as well. Assumption Day immediately precedes the independence period.
Holiday Rules in Gabon
Christian movable holidays follow Easter. Islamic holidays are lunar and can shift after official religious confirmation. Government announcements can clarify observed days when dates overlap.
Gabon Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 17 August.
- 16 August is also part of the independence holiday period.
- Women's Day is 17 April.
- Islamic dates can move after confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Gabon Independence Day?
The anniversary is 17 August, with 16 August also observed as part of the national holiday period.
Why do two holidays overlap on 15 August in 2027?
Assumption is fixed on 15 August and the projected Prophet's Birthday falls on the same date; the Islamic date remains provisional.
Is Women's Day a public holiday?
Yes. Gabon observes Women's Day on 17 April.
Why are Islamic dates marked with an asterisk?
They depend on the lunar calendar and official confirmation.
Sources & methodology
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Official ministry calendar listing public holidays falling in the 2026 school year.
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 or institutional material is used first where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.