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2026 Chad Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Chad, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

20

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

4 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Independence Day

46 days away

About Chad holidays in 2026

In 2026, Chad observes a variety of holidays, including significant religious observances, national celebrations, and international days. The year begins with New Year's Day and includes key Islamic holidays such as Ramadan Start, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. International Women's Day is recognized with a day off, and other notable dates include Easter Monday, May Day, and Christmas Day. National pride is marked with Independence Day and the Proclamation of the Republic, alongside Freedom and Democracy Day towards the end of the year.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women's Day
March 9, 2026MondayDay off for International Women's Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
May 10, 2026SundayMother's Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 21, 2026SundayFather's Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 11, 2026TuesdayIndependence Day
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
November 28, 2026SaturdayProclamation of the Republic
December 1, 2026TuesdayFreedom and Democracy Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Chad holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays fall on the same date, such as Eid al-Fitr and the March Equinox in March, and Father's Day and the June Solstice in June.
  • Some observances, like International Women's Day, are accompanied by an additional day off.
  • The calendar includes several astronomical events, such as equinoxes and solstices, which are listed as holidays.
  • Note that some months have a higher concentration of holidays than others.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Chad for 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the first quarter, particularly in March, which features four holidays including religious and international days. The second quarter also sees a steady distribution of holidays, including significant Islamic festivals and national commemorations.

The latter half of the year is more varied, with a quieter July followed by a resurgence of holidays in August and a cluster of observances in November and December. This pattern suggests a distribution that balances religious and national events throughout the year, with a significant number of holidays occurring in the spring and late autumn/early winter months.

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