Public Holidays in Senegal 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Senegal's calendar reflects both Muslim and Christian traditions alongside Independence Day.
Senegal Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Korité / Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Tabaski / Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Maouloud Moon |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional pending official religious confirmation.
Religious Diversity 2026
Korité and Tabaski are major national holidays, while Easter Monday, Ascension, Pentecost, Assumption and Christmas are also recognized.
Holiday Rules in Senegal
Islamic dates depend on lunar confirmation and can shift by one day.
Senegal Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 4 April.
- Korité and Tabaski are major public holidays.
- Senegal remains on UTC+0.
- Islamic dates require confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Senegal Independence Day?
4 April.
Why are 2027 Islamic dates provisional?
They follow the lunar calendar.
Is Christmas a public holiday?
Yes.
Is Easter Monday a public holiday?
Yes. Easter Monday is listed as a public holiday in Senegal.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official government documentation index for Senegal legislation establishing national and legal 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.