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Is today a public holiday in Sierra Leone?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Sierra Leone. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Africa/Abidjan time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Sierra Leone?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Sierra Leone.

Next public holiday in Sierra Leone

Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Mawlid on 25 August 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Sierra Leone

HolidayDateWhen
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December 2026in 70 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Armed Forces DayThursday 18 February 2027in 124 days
International Women's DayMonday 8 March 2027in 142 days
KoritéTuesday 9 March 2027in 143 days

Public holidays in Sierra Leone in 2026

Sierra Leone has 12 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
18 February 2026WednesdayArmed Forces Day
8 March 2026SundayweekendInternational Women's Day
9 March 2026MondayInternational Women's Day (substitute day)substitute
20 March 2026FridayKorité
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
27 April 2026MondayIndependence Day
27 May 2026WednesdayTabaski
25 August 2026TuesdayMawlid
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendBoxing Day

Long weekends in Sierra Leone in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Sierra Leone in 2027

Sierra Leone has 13 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Sierra Leone

Is today a public holiday in Sierra Leone?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Sierra Leone, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Sierra Leone?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Sierra Leone.

What is the next public holiday in Sierra Leone?

The next public holiday in Sierra Leone is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.

How many public holidays does Sierra Leone have in 2026?

Sierra Leone has 12 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.

Does Sierra Leone move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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