Sierra Leone public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Sierra Leone): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
Sierra Leone public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Armed Forces Day |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| March 9 | Monday | International Women's Day (substitute day) |
| March 20 | Friday | Korité |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 27 | Monday | Independence Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Tabaski |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Mawlid |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- March 7 – March 93 days off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- April 25 – April 273 days off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 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 Sierra Leone have in 2026?
Sierra Leone has 12 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Sierra Leone?
Next public holiday (Sierra Leone): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Sierra Leone has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.