Gabon Public Holidays in 2026
Gabon has a total of 22 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| New Year |
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Ramadan Start |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 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. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Gabon (Libreville) |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Women's Rights Day |
Friday, April 17, 2026 | Women's Rights Day is a public holiday in Gabon |
| Labour Day |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Mother's Day |
Sunday, May 10, 2026 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| Whit Monday |
Monday, May 25, 2026 | 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 |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 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. |
| Father's Day |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Gabon (Libreville) |
| Assumption of Mary |
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 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 |
Sunday, August 16, 2026 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Gabon |
| Independence Day Holiday |
Monday, August 17, 2026 | Independence Day Holiday is a public holiday in Gabon |
| National Liberation Day |
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | National Liberation Day is a public holiday in Gabon |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Gabon (Libreville) |
| All Saints' Day |
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Gabon (Libreville) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
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