Public Holidays in Sierra Leone 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Sierra Leone's national calendar combines civic, Christian and Islamic holidays, with International Women's Day also recognized nationally.
Sierra Leone Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Armed Forces Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Women's Day Observed |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Independence Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional pending official confirmation.
Independence and Religious Holidays 2026
Independence Day is 27 April. Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and the Prophet's Birthday move with the Islamic calendar.
Holiday Rules in Sierra Leone
Islamic dates require confirmation and weekend observed days can be announced.
Sierra Leone Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 27 April.
- Armed Forces Day is 18 February.
- International Women's Day is a public holiday.
- Islamic dates are lunar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Independence Day?
27 April.
Is International Women's Day a holiday?
Yes.
Why are 2027 Islamic dates provisional?
They depend on lunar confirmation.
Does Sierra Leone use daylight saving time?
No.
Sources & methodology
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Statutory source listing recurring public holidays; annual proclamations and current movable dates take precedence where applicable.
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.