Cote d'Ivoire Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Cote d'Ivoire year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 18 Feb, Wednesday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 3 | 16 Mar, Monday | Day After Laila tou-Kadr | National holiday |
| 4 | 20 Mar, Friday | Aid el-Fitr | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | 06 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 7 | 01 May, Friday | Labor Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 14 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 25 May, Monday | Pentecost Monday | National holiday |
| 10 | 27 May, Wednesday | Aid el-Kebir | National holiday |
| 11 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 12 | 07 Aug, Friday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 13 | 15 Aug, Saturday | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 14 | 26 Aug, Wednesday | The Prophet\'s Birthday | National holiday |
| 15 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 16 | 01 Nov, Sunday | All Saints Day | National holiday |
| 17 | 15 Nov, Sunday | National Peace Day | National holiday |
| 18 | 16 Nov, Monday | National Peace Day Observed | National holiday |
| 19 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 20 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year\'s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Ramadan Start (18 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Day After Laila tou-Kadr (16 Mar) : Day After Laila tou-Kadr is a public holiday in Cote d\'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Aid el-Fitr (20 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Cote d\'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) (Abidjan)
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers\' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day (14 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Pentecost Monday (25 May) : Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Aid el-Kebir (27 May) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Cote d\'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) (Abidjan)
Independence Day (07 Aug) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Cote d\'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Assumption of Mary (15 Aug) : The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
The Prophet\'s Birthday (26 Aug) : The Prophet\'s Birthday is a public holiday in Cote d\'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Cote d\'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) (Abidjan)
All Saints Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints\' Day, also known as All Hallows\' Day.
National Peace Day (15 Nov) : National Peace Day is a public holiday in Cote d\'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
National Peace Day Observed (16 Nov) : National Peace Day is a public holiday in Cote d\'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Cote d\'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) (Abidjan)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.