Holidays and Observances in Djibouti for 2026

What are the main holidays in Djibouti? As with most countries, national holidays in Djibouti generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Djibouti. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 DJIBOUTI HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew YearNational
Jan 16FridayIsra and Miraj (Tentative)National
MARCH
Mar 20FridayEid al-Fitr (Tentative)National
Mar 21SaturdayEid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative)National
MAY
May 1FridayLabor DayNational
May 26TuesdayArafat Day (Tentative)National
May 27WednesdayEid al-Adha (Tentative)National
May 28ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
JUNE
Jun 16TuesdayMuharram (Tentative Date)National
Jun 27SaturdayIndependence DayNational
Jun 28SundayIndependence Day HolidayNational
AUGUST
Aug 25TuesdayMawlid (Tentative Date)National

* Please note that we only provide tentative dates for Islamic holidays. Actual holiday dates are determined by local authorities, and can vary from location to location.