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2026 Côte d'Ivoire Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Côte d'Ivoire, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

20

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

4 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Independence Day

42 days away

About Côte d'Ivoire holidays in 2026

In 2026, Côte d'Ivoire observes a variety of public holidays, blending national celebrations with religious and international observances. The year begins with New Year's Day, followed by significant Islamic holidays such as Ramadan Start, Day After Laila tou-Kadr, and Aid el-Fitr, which fall in February and March. Christian holidays including Easter Monday, Ascension Day, and Whit Monday are observed in April and May. National days like Labor Day, Independence Day, and National Peace Day are also key dates throughout the year. The latter half of the year includes Assumption of Mary, The Prophet's Birthday, All Saints Day, and concludes with Christmas Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 16, 2026MondayDay After Laila tou-Kadr
March 20, 2026FridayAid el-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
May 27, 2026WednesdayAid el-Kebir
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 7, 2026FridayIndependence Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption of Mary
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints Day
November 15, 2026SundayNational Peace Day
November 16, 2026MondayNational Peace Day observed
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Côte d'Ivoire holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed on dates that may vary year to year due to their religious or astronomical basis.
  • Some holidays may have observed dates that differ from the official date.
  • The calendar includes both secular and religious observances.
  • Check the specific year for exact dates of Islamic and Christian holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Côte d'Ivoire in 2026 shows a concentration of observances in the spring months, particularly in May, which features four holidays. March and November also present a higher density of holidays. The year begins and ends with single holidays, with a notable lull in July and October where no public holidays are scheduled.

The distribution includes a mix of fixed-date national holidays and lunar-dependent religious observances. This results in a varied rhythm throughout the year, with clusters of holidays in early spring and late autumn, interspersed with more spaced-out national celebrations during the summer months.

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