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2026 Senegal Holidays

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

Total Holidays

22

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

5 holidays

This Month

3

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Tamkharit

Today

About Senegal holidays in 2026

In 2026, Senegal observes a variety of public holidays, blending national celebrations with significant religious and cultural events. The year begins with New Year's Day and is marked by Islamic observances such as Ramadan Start, Korité, Tabaski, Tamkharit, and Maouloud, reflecting the country's strong Muslim heritage. Christian holidays like Easter Monday, Ascension Day, and Whit Monday are also recognized. National events include Independence Day and Labour Day, while cultural observances like Grand Magal de Touba and Assumption of Mary are important. The year concludes with Christmas Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 20, 2026FridayKorité
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 4, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
May 27, 2026WednesdayTabaski
May 31, 2026SundayMother's Day
June 21, 2026SundayFather's Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
June 26, 2026FridayTamkharit
August 3, 2026MondayGrand Magal de Touba
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption of Mary
August 26, 2026WednesdayMaouloud
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
November 2, 2026MondayAll Saints' Day observed
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Senegal holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are concentrated in May, including religious observances and public holidays.
  • Dates for Islamic holidays can shift annually based on lunar cycles.
  • Some holidays may have observed dates that differ from the actual date.
  • Note that astronomical events like solstices and equinoxes are listed but are not public holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Senegal shows a significant concentration of observances in the spring months, particularly in May, which features a cluster of religious and public holidays. This period is followed by a more dispersed pattern through the summer and autumn.

The year begins and ends with a few widely observed holidays, with a notable increase in activity in November and December. The middle of the year, particularly July, remains quiet with no public holidays listed.

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