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Public holidays in Sierra Leone, 2026
Holiday dates14vs 2025: -1
On weekdays12not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank93 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Wed | Armed Forces Day |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | International Women's Day |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mon | International Women's Day (observed) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Mon | Independence Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | International Worker's Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tue | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 – Mar 9, 2026 | 3 days | International Women's Day・International Women's Day (observed) |
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| Apr 25, 2026 – Apr 27, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | International Worker's Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day・Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Boxing Day (observed)
- − Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated)
- − Independence Day (observed)
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.