Public holidays in Central African Republic, 2026
Central African Republic has 14 public holidays in 2026. The next one is Jour de l'Indépendance on 13 August, a Thursday. 3 fall on a weekend, so 11 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | Nouvel An |
| 20 March | Friday | Fête de fin du Ramadan |
| 29 March | Sundayweekend | Décès du Fondateur Barthélémy Boganda |
| 6 April | Monday | Lundi de Pâques |
| 1 May | Friday | Fête du travail |
| 14 May | Thursday | Ascension |
| 25 May | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Fête du mouton |
| 30 June | Tuesday | Journée de prière |
| 13 August | Thursday | Jour de l'Indépendance |
| 15 August | Saturdayweekend | Assomption |
| 1 November | Sundayweekend | Toussaint |
| 1 December | Tuesday | Jour de la République |
| 25 December | Friday | Noël |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, Central African Republic's 14 holidays give 11 actual days away from work , because 3 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Central African Republic have in 2026?
14, of which 11 fall on a working day and 3 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Central African Republic fall on a weekend in 2026?
Décès du Fondateur Barthélémy Boganda (29 March, Sunday), Assomption (15 August, Saturday), Toussaint (1 November, Sunday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.