African Guides · Public holidays
Public holidays in Africa
Public, bank and school holidays for 54 countries, with long weekends marked. Dates come from the date-holidays library, the same source africanguides.com uses.
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- 5NovThanksgivingLRLiberia
Tomorrow - 6NovAnniversary of the Green MarchMAMorocco
In 2 days - 8NovDivaliMUMauritius
In 4 days - 11NovIndependence DayAOAngola
In 7 days - 12NovMaore DayKMComoros
In 8 days - 14NovReadjustment Movement DayGWGuinea-Bissau
In 10 days - 15NovNational Peace DayCICote d'Ivoire
In 11 days - 18NovIndependence DayMAMorocco
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Sao Tome and PrincipeSão Tomé Day · In 47 days SenegalChristmas Day · In 51 days SeychellesImmaculate Conception · In 34 days 1 festivalSierra LeoneChristmas Day · In 51 days SomaliaNew Year's Day · In 58 days South AfricaDay of Reconciliation · In 42 days 10 festivalsSouth SudanChristmas Day · In 51 days SudanRevolution Day · In 45 days
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Holiday guides
How they are celebrated
Across Africa
Good Friday
Take a tour through different African Good Friday celebrations-from Kenya's Way of the Cross to Ethiopia's Flagellation Ritual-and explore in depth the cultural and spiritual meaning faith, community, and heritage give these African traditions.
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Across Africa
Labour Day
Labour Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated on May 1st in many African countries. It honors the contributions of workers and the labor movement, advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and social justice.
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