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Public holidays in Gabon in 2026
Gabon has 11 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Gabon
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 17 April 2026 | Friday | Women's Day |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Assumption |
| 16 August 2026 | Sundayweekend | Independence Day |
| 1 November 2026 | Sundayweekend | All Saints' Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Gabon in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr): Fri 20 MarchEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilWomen's Day: Fri 17 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayWhit Monday: Mon 25 MayChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Assumption: Saturday 15 August 2026Independence Day: Sunday 16 August 2026All Saints' Day: Sunday 1 November 2026