Holidays in Senegal in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Senegal in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Senegal.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Senegal
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Korité Senegal
March 20 2026, Friday
National
March Equinox Senegal
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Independence Day Senegal
April 4 2026, Saturday
National
Easter Monday Senegal
April 6 2026, Monday
National
Labour Day Senegal
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Ascension Day Senegal
May 14 2026, Thursday
National
Whit Monday Senegal
May 25 2026, Monday
National
Tabaski Senegal
May 27 2026, Wednesday
National
Mother's Day Senegal
May 31 2026, Sunday
Observance
Father's Day Senegal
June 21 2026, Sunday
Observance
June Solstice Senegal
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Tamkharit Senegal
June 26 2026, Friday
National
Grand Magal de Touba Senegal
August 3 2026, Monday
National
Assumption of Mary Senegal
August 15 2026, Saturday
National
Maouloud Senegal
August 26 2026, Wednesday
National
September Equinox Senegal
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
All Saints' Day Senegal
November 1 2026, Sunday
National
All Saints' Day Senegal
November 2 2026, Monday
National
December Solstice Senegal
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Senegal
December 25 2026, Friday
National