Gabon public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Gabon): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 7
Gabon public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 17 | Friday | Women's Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption |
| August 16 – August 17 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 4 – April 63 days off
- April 17 – April 193 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- May 23 – May 275 days off · if you take Tuesday May 26 off
- August 15 – August 173 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Gabon have in 2026?
Gabon has 11 public holidays in 2026; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Gabon?
Next public holiday (Gabon): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Gabon has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.