Public holidays in Central African Republic 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Central African Republic
All Saints Day
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Central African Republic public holidays 2026
Central African Republic has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar | Sun | Barthelemy Boganda Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 14 May | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 30 Jun | Tue | General Prayer Day | Nationwide |
| 13 Aug | Thu | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Sun | All Saints Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Dec | Tue | National Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Central African Republic in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Monday, 6 April 2026: Easter Monday (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 25 May 2026: Whit Monday (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day (Friday to Sunday)
Central African Republic public holidays 2027
Central African Republic has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Barthelemy Boganda Day | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 6 May | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 17 May | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 30 Jun | Wed | General Prayer Day | Nationwide |
| 13 Aug | Fri | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug | Sun | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Mon | All Saints Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Dec | Wed | National Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Central African Republic in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 29 March 2027: Barthelemy Boganda Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 29 March 2027: Easter Monday (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 17 May 2027: Whit Monday (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 13 August 2027: Independence Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 1 November 2027: All Saints Day (Saturday to Monday)
Central African Republic public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1)
- March: Barthelemy Boganda Day (29)
- April: Easter Monday (6)
- May: Labour Day (1); Ascension Day (14); Whit Monday (25)
- June: General Prayer Day (30)
- August: Independence Day (13); Assumption Day (15)
- November: All Saints Day (1)
- December: National Day (1); Christmas Day (25)
No nationwide public holidays in February, July, September, October.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026. May is the busiest month, with 3 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 9 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Central African Republic
This page lists the public holidays of Central African Republic for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Central African Republic is Africa/Bangui, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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GambiaFrequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Central African Republic have in 2026?
Central African Republic has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Central African Republic?
The next nationwide public holiday is All Saints Day on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Central African Republic?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Central African Republic. It works out the date in Central African Republic's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Central African Republic fall on a weekend in 2026?
Barthelemy Boganda Day (Sunday, 29 March 2026); Assumption Day (Saturday, 15 August 2026); All Saints Day (Sunday, 1 November 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Central African Republic in 2026?
Yes. 4 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Easter Monday (Monday, 6 April 2026); Labour Day (Friday, 1 May 2026); Whit Monday (Monday, 25 May 2026); Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Central African Republic?
May has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 3 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Central African Republic?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If Central African Republic has local or regional days off, they are not part of this list.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.