Chad Public Holidays 2026
January
March
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a public holiday in Chad
Day off for International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a public holiday in Chad
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May
May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Presidential Election Day
Presidential Election Day is a public holiday in Chad
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
August
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Chad
Independence Day Observed
Independence Day is a public holiday in Chad
The Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
November
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Proclamation of the Republic
Proclamation of the Republic is a public holiday in Chad
Proclamation of the Republic Observed
Proclamation of the Republic is a public holiday in Chad
December
Freedom and Democracy Day
Freedom and Democracy Day is a public holiday in Chad
Freedom and Democracy Day Observed
Freedom and Democracy Day is a public holiday in Chad
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.