Public holidays in Djibouti 2026
Every public holiday in Djibouti in 2026 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Djibouti, 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 16 January | Friday | Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) | National |
| 20 March | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 21 March | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | National |
| 1 May | Friday | Labor Day | National |
| 26 May | Tuesday | Arafat Day (estimated) | National |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 28 May | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | National |
| 16 June | Tuesday | Islamic New Year (estimated) | National |
| 27 June | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| 28 June | Sunday | Independence Day Holiday | National |
| 25 August | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 13 national holidays in 2026, 10 fall on a weekday and 3 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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