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.
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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.