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Public holidays in Africa 2026 to 2027

Public holidays in 15 African countries, taken from each country's law and the notices that confirm moveable dates. The next holiday is worked out from the date this page was built.

Next confirmed public holiday by country
CountryNext holidayDateDays awayFull list
CameroonChristmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026762026, 2027
Côte d'IvoireAll Saints' DaySunday, 1 November 2026222026, 2027
Democratic Republic of the CongoChristmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026762026, 2027
EgyptCoptic Christmas DayThursday, 7 January 2027892026, 2027
EthiopiaEthiopian Christmas (Genna)Thursday, 7 January 2027892026, 2027
GhanaFarmers' DayFriday, 4 December 2026552026, 2027
KenyaMazingira DaySaturday, 10 October 2026Today2026, 2027
MoroccoUnity DaySaturday, 31 October 2026212026, 2027
NigeriaChristmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026762026, 2027
RwandaChristmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026762026, 2027
SenegalAll Saints' DaySunday, 1 November 2026222026, 2027
South AfricaDay of ReconciliationWednesday, 16 December 2026672026, 2027
TanzaniaMwalimu Nyerere DayWednesday, 14 October 202642026, 2027
UgandaChristmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026762026, 2027
ZambiaIndependence DaySaturday, 24 October 2026142026, 2027

Only holidays with a confirmed date count as the next holiday. Moveable holidays such as Eid are added once the government announces them. Each country page lists the law and authority and has a calendar download. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods. Related: minimum wage in Africa.