Djibouti Public Holidays List 2027
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Djibouti year 2027
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Friday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 06 Jan, Wednesday | Isra and Miraj | National holiday |
| 3 | 08 Feb, Monday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 4 | 10 Mar, Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 5 | 11 Mar, Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 6 | 20 Mar, Saturday | March Equinox | Season |
| 7 | 01 May, Saturday | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 16 May, Sunday | Arafat Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 17 May, Monday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 10 | 18 May, Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 11 | 06 Jun, Sunday | Muharram | National holiday |
| 12 | 21 Jun, Monday | June Solstice | Season |
| 13 | 27 Jun, Sunday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 14 | 28 Jun, Monday | Independence Day Holiday | National holiday |
| 15 | 15 Aug, Sunday | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | National holiday |
| 16 | 23 Sep, Thursday | September Equinox | Season |
| 17 | 22 Dec, Wednesday | December Solstice | Season |
| 18 | 26 Dec, Sunday | Isra and Miraj | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Isra and Miraj (06 Jan) : Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Ramadan Start (08 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr (10 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.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (11 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Djibouti
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Djibouti (Djibouti)
Labor Day / May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Arafat Day (16 May) : Arafat Day is a public holiday in Djibouti
Eid al-Adha (17 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.
Eid al-Adha Holiday (18 May) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in Djibouti
Muharram (06 Jun) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Djibouti (Djibouti)
Independence Day (27 Jun) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Djibouti
Independence Day Holiday (28 Jun) : Independence Day Holiday is a public holiday in Djibouti
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (15 Aug) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Djibouti (Djibouti)
December Solstice (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Djibouti (Djibouti)
Isra and Miraj (26 Dec) : Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.