Public Holidays in Togo 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Togo's public holiday calendar combines Christian and Muslim observances with Independence Day.
Togo 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 27 | Monday | Independence 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 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional pending official confirmation.
Independence and Religious Holidays 2026
Independence Day is fixed on 27 April. Christian movable feasts and the two Eid festivals make up much of the remaining calendar.
Holiday Rules in Togo
Islamic dates depend on lunar confirmation.
Togo Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 27 April.
- Togo remains on UTC+0.
- Both Christian and Muslim holidays are recognized.
- Eid dates require confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Togo Independence Day?
27 April.
Is Ascension Day a public holiday?
Yes.
Why are 2027 Eid dates provisional?
They follow the lunar calendar.
Does Togo use daylight saving time?
No.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official labour authority source for the legal framework governing weekly rest and public holidays in Togo.
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.