Côte d’Ivoire holiday calendar
Public holidays in Côte d’Ivoire 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Côte d’Ivoire public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 14
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Côte d’Ivoire
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Côte d’Ivoire calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. May is the busiest month, with 4 listed dates.
Côte d’Ivoire holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 14 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayThe statutory start of the Gregorian year, observed nationwide on January 1. | Public holiday | — | |
| Day after the Night of DestinyThe statutory day after Laylat al-Qadr, placed on March 16 in the official 2026 calendar. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-FitrThe feast ending Ramadan, officially placed on March 20 for Côte d’Ivoire in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter MondayThe statutory Monday after Easter Sunday, falling on April 6 in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayA paid statutory holiday on May 1 recognising workers and organised labour. | Public holiday | — | |
| Ascension DayThe Christian feast 39 days after Easter, falling on May 14 in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Whit MondayThe statutory Monday after Pentecost, falling on May 25 in 2026. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Whit Monday in Côte d’Ivoire. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-AdhaThe Feast of Sacrifice, officially confirmed for May 27 in Côte d’Ivoire in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Independence DayThe paid national day commemorating independence from France on August 7, 1960. | Public holiday | — | |
| AssumptionThe Catholic feast of the Assumption, a statutory holiday on August 15. | Public holiday | — | |
| Day after MawlidThe statutory day after the Prophet Muhammad's birth commemoration, Tuesday, August 25 in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| All Saints’ DayThe Christian feast honouring all saints, observed on November 1. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of All Saints’ Day in Côte d’Ivoire. | Public holiday | — | |
| National Peace DayA civic holiday on November 15 dedicated to peace, dialogue and social cohesion. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayThe statutory Christian feast of the Nativity on December 25. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Christmas Day in Côte d’Ivoire. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Côte d’Ivoire holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- fonctionpublique.gouv.ciPrimary calendar source