This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Senegal 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 Senegal.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year | Senegal January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
Korité | Senegal March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
March Equinox | Senegal March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
Independence Day | Senegal April 4 2026, Saturday |
National |
Easter Monday | Senegal April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
Labour Day | Senegal May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
Ascension Day | Senegal May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
Whit Monday | Senegal May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
Tabaski | Senegal May 27 2026, Wednesday |
National |
Mother's Day | Senegal May 31 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Father's Day | Senegal June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
June Solstice | Senegal June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Tamkharit | Senegal June 26 2026, Friday |
National |
Grand Magal de Touba | Senegal August 3 2026, Monday |
National |
Assumption of Mary | Senegal August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
Maouloud | Senegal August 26 2026, Wednesday |
National |
September Equinox | Senegal September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
All Saints' Day | Senegal November 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
All Saints' Day | Senegal November 2 2026, Monday |
National |
December Solstice | Senegal December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Day | Senegal December 25 2026, Friday |
National |