Gabon Public Holidays 2026
March
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 Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
April
May
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Presidential Inauguration Day Holiday
Presidential Inauguration Day Holiday is a public holiday in Gabon
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Pentecost Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
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
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Gabon
Independence Day Holiday
Independence Day Holiday is a public holiday in Gabon
National Liberation Day
National Liberation Day is a public holiday in Gabon
Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a public holiday in Gabon
November
December
Referendum Holiday
Referendum Holiday is a public holiday in Gabon
Referendum Day
Referendum Day is a public holiday in Gabon
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.