Sierra Leone holiday calendar

Public holidays in Sierra Leone 2026

Calendar compilation last reviewed

Plan the year with every Sierra Leone 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
13
Regional dates
0
Observances
1
Substitute dates
0

How public holidays work in Sierra Leone

The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Sierra Leone 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. March and April are the busiest months, with 3 listed dates.

Sierra Leone holiday dates in 2026

The table lists 14 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.

Public holidays, regional dates and cultural observances in Sierra Leone for 2026
DateHolidayTypeObserved day
New Year’s DaySierra Leone's scheduled January 1 public holiday opening the Gregorian civil year.Public holiday—
National Day of RemembranceThe new January 18 national observance for victims, survivors and lessons of Sierra Leone's civil war.Cultural observance—
Armed Forces DayThe February 18 public holiday honouring RSLAF service, sacrifice and postwar professional responsibility.Public holiday—
International Women’s DaySierra Leone's March 8 public holiday celebrating women's achievements and demanding substantive equality.Public holiday—
International Women’s Day · ObservedThe expressly declared Monday public holiday in lieu of Sunday, March 8 in 2026.Public holiday—
Eid al-FitrSierra Leone's confirmed March 20, 2026 public holiday ending Ramadan. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Eid al-Fitr in Sierra Leone.Public holiday—
Good FridayThe scheduled Christian public holiday commemorating the crucifixion, on April 3 in 2026.Public holiday—
Easter MondayThe scheduled public holiday after Easter Sunday, on April 6 in 2026.Public holiday—
Independence DayThe April 27 national holiday marking Sierra Leone's independence from Britain in 1961.Public holiday—
Workers’ DaySierra Leone's May 1 public holiday for workers, rights and social dialogue.Public holiday—
TabaskiSierra Leone's confirmed May 27, 2026 public holiday for Eid al-Adha, widely called Tabaski.Public holiday—
Moulid-un-NabiThe confirmed August 25, 2026 public holiday marking the Prophet Muhammad's birth.Public holiday—
Christmas DayThe scheduled December 25 public holiday for Christmas worship, family visits and rest.Public holiday—
Boxing DayThe scheduled December 26 holiday closing Sierra Leone's Christmas public-holiday pair. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Boxing Day in Sierra Leone.Public holiday—

Sources for Sierra Leone 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.