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2026 Central African Republic Holidays

See public holidays in Central African Republic for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

19

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

4 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

National Prayer Day

4 days away

About Central African Republic holidays in 2026

In 2026, the Central African Republic observes a variety of national holidays, religious festivals, and significant dates. The year includes both internationally recognized observances like New Year's Day and Christmas, as well as culturally and religiously specific events such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Commemoration of Boganda. Several Christian holidays, including Easter Monday, Ascension Day, and Pentecost Monday, are also observed. The country celebrates its Independence Day and Republic Day, marking important milestones in its history.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 29, 2026SundayCommemoration of Boganda
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 25, 2026MondayPentecost Monday
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
June 30, 2026TuesdayNational Prayer Day
August 13, 2026ThursdayIndependence Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption of Mary
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
December 1, 2026TuesdayRepublic Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Central African Republic holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays fall on weekdays, potentially impacting business operations.
  • Religious observances may have varying start and end dates based on lunar calendars.
  • The calendar includes several days that are part of longer religious festivals.
  • Check the selected year for precise dates of Islamic and Christian holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for the Central African Republic in 2026 shows a concentration of observances in the spring months, particularly in March and May, which feature multiple religious and national commemorations. The year begins and ends with a few scattered holidays, with January and February being relatively quiet.

The middle of the year sees a moderate distribution of holidays, including Independence Day in August. July and October are notably quiet months with no public holidays observed.

The latter part of the year concludes with a cluster of holidays in December, including Republic Day and Christmas Day, providing a festive end to the year.

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