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2026 Sierra Leone Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Sierra Leone for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

18

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

4 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

The Prophet's Birthday

61 days away

About Sierra Leone holidays in 2026

In 2026, Sierra Leone observes a variety of national holidays, reflecting its cultural and religious diversity. The year begins with the widely recognized New Year's Day, followed by observances such as Armed Forces Day and the start of Ramadan in February. Religious holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Tabaski are significant, alongside Christian observances such as Good Friday and Easter Monday. Independence Day in April marks a key national celebration. The latter half of the year includes The Prophet's Birthday, with the year concluding with Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
February 18, 2026WednesdayArmed Forces Day
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 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 27, 2026MondayIndependence Day
May 1, 2026FridayInternational Worker's Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayTabaski
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day

Planning around Sierra Leone holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays in March and April fall close together, potentially impacting business operations.
  • Some holidays are tied to lunar calendars, meaning their dates can shift annually.
  • Check the specific year for exact dates of Islamic holidays, as they are determined by the lunar cycle.
  • Note that some dates, like equinoxes and solstices, are astronomical events and not typically observed as public holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Sierra Leone in 2026 shows a concentration of observances in the first quarter, particularly in March, which features multiple religious and cultural events. February also sees a cluster of holidays, including a significant religious observance.

The middle of the year, from June to September, experiences a more dispersed pattern of holidays, with fewer nationwide observances. This period includes astronomical events and a key religious celebration.

The year concludes with a notable cluster of holidays in December, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, alongside astronomical solstices, creating a busy end to the calendar year.

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