Public holidays in Senegal 2022
Every public holiday in Senegal in 2022 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 Senegal, 2022
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Saturday | New Year's Day | National |
| 4 April | Monday | Independence Day | National |
| 18 April | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 1 May | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr; Labor Day | National |
| 2 May | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (observed) | National |
| 26 May | Thursday | Ascension Day | National |
| 6 June | Monday | Pentecost Monday | National |
| 10 July | Sunday | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 11 July | Monday | Eid al-Adha (observed) | National |
| 8 August | Monday | Ashura | National |
| 15 August | Monday | Assumption Day | National |
| 15 September | Thursday | Grand Magal of Touba | National |
| 8 October | Saturday | Prophet's Birthday | National |
| 1 November | Tuesday | All Saints' Day | National |
| 25 December | Sunday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December | Monday | Public holiday | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 16 national holidays in 2022, 11 fall on a weekday and 5 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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Other countries
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