Chad Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Chad year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 18 Feb, Wednesday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 3 | 08 Mar, Sunday | International Women's Day | National holiday |
| 4 | 09 Mar, Monday | Day off for International Women's Day | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Friday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 6 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 7 | 06 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 8 | 01 May, Friday | May Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 10 May, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 10 | 27 May, Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 11 | 21 Jun, Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| 12 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 13 | 11 Aug, Tuesday | Independence Day | 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 | 28 Nov, Saturday | Proclamation of the Republic | National holiday |
| 18 | 01 Dec, Tuesday | Freedom and Democracy Day | 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.
International Women's Day (08 Mar) : International Women's Day is a public holiday in Chad
Day off for International Women's Day (09 Mar) : International Women's Day is a public holiday in Chad
Eid al-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 Chad (N'Djamena)
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day (10 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Eid al-Adha (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.
Father's Day (21 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Chad (N'Djamena)
Independence Day (11 Aug) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Chad
The Prophet's Birthday (26 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 Chad (N'Djamena)
All Saints' Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Proclamation of the Republic (28 Nov) : Proclamation of the Republic is a public holiday in Chad
Freedom and Democracy Day (01 Dec) : Freedom and Democracy Day is a public holiday in Chad
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Chad (N'Djamena)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.