World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Gabon, 2026
Holiday dates16vs 2025: -4
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend6weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days7
World rank52 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Fri | Women's Rights Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| May 24, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Pentecost |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Pentecost Monday |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Assumption Day |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Mon | Independence Day Holiday |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Liberation Day |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 3 days | Easter Sunday・Easter Monday |
| Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026 | 3 days | Women's Rights Day |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| May 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 3 days | Pentecost・Pentecost Monday |
| Aug 15, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 | 3 days | Assumption Day・Independence Day・Independence Day Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Eid al-Adha (estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
- − Eid al-Adha
- − Eid al-Fitr
- − Public Holiday
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.