Holidays in Djibouti in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Djibouti in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Djibouti.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Djibouti
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Isra and Miraj Djibouti
January 16 2026, Friday
National
March Equinox Djibouti
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Eid al-Fitr Djibouti
March 20 2026, Friday
National
Eid al-Fitr Holiday Djibouti
March 21 2026, Saturday
National
Labor Day / May Day Djibouti
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Arafat Day Djibouti
May 26 2026, Tuesday
National
Eid al-Adha Djibouti
May 27 2026, Wednesday
National
Eid al-Adha Holiday Djibouti
May 28 2026, Thursday
National
Muharram Djibouti
June 17 2026, Wednesday
National
June Solstice Djibouti
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Independence Day Djibouti
June 27 2026, Saturday
National
Independence Day Holiday Djibouti
June 28 2026, Sunday
National
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) Djibouti
August 26 2026, Wednesday
National
September Equinox Djibouti
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
December Solstice Djibouti
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal