Côte d'Ivoire Public Holidays 2026

Official calendar of holidays and observances

Quick Facts

15 Total Holidays

13 Public Holidays

10 Religious

0 Cultural

Official Holiday Calendar

New Year's Day

January 1

Public holiday

First day of the calendar year

African Cup of Nations Victory

February 12

Public holiday

Celebration of AFCON victory

Easter Monday

April 6

Public holiday

Christian celebration following Easter Sunday

Laylat al-Qadr

April 6

Public holiday

Night of Power

Labour Day

May 1

Public holiday

International Workers' Day

Ascension Day

May 9

Public holiday

Christian feast celebrating the ascension of Jesus

Whit Monday

May 20

Public holiday

Christian celebration of Pentecost Monday

Eid al-Adha

June 16

Public holiday

Festival of Sacrifice

Assumption Day

August 15

Public holiday

Christian feast celebrating the assumption of Mary

Mawlid

September 15

Public holiday

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

All Saints' Day

November 1

Public holiday

Christian celebration honoring all saints

National Peace Day

November 15

Public holiday

Day promoting peace and reconciliation

Christmas Day

December 25

Public holiday

Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus

Discover Côte d'Ivoire's Rich Holiday Heritage

Your guide to African celebrations — from ancient traditions to modern observances.

0 Cultural Events

10 Religious Festivals

1 Regional

0 Pan-African

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Historical Timeline

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Regional Insights

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Calendar Integration

Track both solar and lunar calendar celebrations.

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