Public Holidays in Gabon, 2026
Gabon observes 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 2 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 2
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 252
Nationwide
Gabon holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Gabon. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 12 March 2026 | Thursday | Renovation Day | Nationwide |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 17 April 2026 | Friday | Women's Day | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 6 May 2026 | Wednesday | Martyr's Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 17 August 2026 | Monday | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
9 of Gabon's 11 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 2 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Assumption Day (15 August 2026), All Saints' Day (1 November 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 252 business days in Gabon.
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