- Mega List of Holidays to Write About
- Topic Suggestions for Content writers strapped for ideas
As content writers the brands that we write for are constantly striving to be one ahead of the competition, relevant and timeous.
It can be a lonely frightening world looking at a blank screen ahead of writing a release that will be a good reflection of your brand.
After all – we want to make sure that our releases resonate with readers at a time when they have already been ‘primed’ to take notice of content reflecting their state of mind or related to their live experiences for the day. In other words we want to reach consumers that have already been exposed to a person, place, event or thing.
And, in the case of this tutorial, we want to write about an event in advance – like a HOLIDAY, PUBLIC HOLIDAY or COMMEMORATIVE DAY which is already on the minds of our readers.
AN EXAMPLE:
We choose 15 September – Online Learning Day – as an example to write a short press release about with specific reference to MyPR.co.za:
MyPR.co.za: Level Up Your Online Learning Day PR Game!
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape: The 15th of September marks Online Learning Day, and MyPR.co.za is here to help educators, institutions, and edtech companies make some noise! We know juggling lesson plans and press releases is a tough gig, so let us handle the publicity.
Online Learning Day is celebrated annually to recognize the advantages and vast potential of online education. This day honors the achievements of online learners and educators, highlighting the transformative impact of digital learning.
MyPR.co.za offers a simple, effective platform to share your Online Learning Day initiatives. Whether you’re launching a new course, celebrating student success, or highlighting innovative teaching methods, we’ll help you reach a wider audience and amplify your message.
This Online Learning Day, ditch the complicated press release process and let MyPR.co.za do the heavy lifting. Our user-friendly platform makes it easy to craft and distribute compelling press releases that will get your story noticed. Boost your brand, engage your community, and celebrate the power of online learning!
About MyPR.co.za: MyPR.co.za is a leading South African online PR distribution service, offering a streamlined, cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes.
Today, 4 May is one that commemorates: Star Wars Day, The Start of Small Business Week, Infertility Survival Day, World Laughter Day and Cassinga Day in Namibia. If you cannot see the opporunities in these days for content then maybe you should choose another vocation!
So, sit back and grab the following lists of different public holidays to write about.
- Social Media Commemoration Days
- South Africa’s Public Holidays
- Independence Day’s For Each African Country
- Public Holidays for African Countries
Social Media Commemoration Days:
Choose your favourite/s, write a themed press release for your client and POST IT HERE.
1 January: New Year’s Day
2 January: Science Fiction Day
3 January: Festival of Sleep Day
4 January: World Braille Day
5 January: National Bird Day
6 January: National Cuddle Up Day
7 January: Old Rock Day
8 January: World Typing Day
9 January: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
10 January: Houseplant Appreciation Day
11 January: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
12 January: National Pharmacist Day
13 January: National Sticker Day
14 January: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
15 January: National Hat Day
16 January: National Nothing Day
17 January: Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day
18 January: Winnie the Pooh Day
19 January: National Popcorn Day
20 January: National Cheese Lover’s Day
21 January: National Hugging Day
22 January: National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
23 January: National Handwriting Day
24 January: National Compliment Day
25 January: National Opposite Day
26 January: National Spouses Day
27 January: Community Manager Appreciation Day
28 January: Data Privacy Day
29 January: National Puzzle Day
30 January: National Croissant Day
31 January: National Hot Chocolate Day
1 February: Baked Alaska Day
1 February: National Freedom Day
2 February: Groundhog Day
2 February: World Wetlands Day
3 February: National Carrot Cake Day
4 February: World Cancer Day
4 February: National Homemade Soup Day
5 February: National Nutella Day
6 February: Frozen Yogurt Day
7 February: National Send a Card to a Friend Day
8 February: National Kite Flying Day
9 February: National Pizza Day
10 February: National Umbrella Day
11 February: National Make a Friend Day
12 February: National Plum Pudding Day
13 February: World Radio Day
14 February: Valentine’s Day
15 February: National Flag of Canada Day
16 February: National Almond Day
17 February: Random Acts of Kindness Day
18 February: National Battery Day
19 February: National Chocolate Mint Day
20 February: World Day of Social Justice
21 February: International Mother Language Day
22 February: National Margarita Day
23 February: National Dog Biscuit Day
24 February: National Tortilla Chip Day
25 February: National Clam Chowder Day
26 February: National Pistachio Day
27 February: National Strawberry Day
28 February: National Floral Design Day
1 March: National Wedding Planning Day
2 March: National Read Across America Day
3 March: World Wildlife Day
4 March: Shrove Tuesday
5 March: World Book Day
6 March: National Dentist’s Day
7 March: National Cereal Day
8 March: International Women’s Day
9 March: National Meatball Day
10 March: National Napping Day
11 March: World Plumbing Day
12 March: National Girl Scout Day
13 March: National K9 Veterans Day
14 March: Pi Day
15 March: World Consumer Rights Day
16 March: National Panda Day
17 March: St. Patrick’s Day
18 March: National Awkward Moments Day
19 March: National Let’s Laugh Day
20 March: International Day of Happiness
21 March: World Poetry Day
22 March: World Water Day
23 March: National Puppy Day
24 March: National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
25 March: National Medal of Honor Day
26 March: National Spinach Day
27 March: World Theater Day
28 March: Respect Your Cat Day
29 March: National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
30 March: National Doctors’ Day
31 March: International Transgender Day of Visibility
1 April: April Fool’s Day
2 April: World Autism Awareness Day
3 April: Find a Rainbow Day
4 April: National Vitamin C Day
5 April: National Caramel Day
6 April: National Tartan Day
7 April: World Health Day
8 April: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
9 April: Winston Churchill Day
10 April: National Siblings Day
11 April: National Pet Day
12 April: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
13 April: Scrabble Day
14 April: Look Up at the Sky Day
15 April: National Laundry Day
16 April: National Healthcare Decisions Day
17 April: National Cheeseball Day
18 April: National Animal Crackers Day
19 April: National Garlic Day
20 April: National Cheddar Fries Day
21 April: National Tea Day
22 April: Earth Day
23 April: National Picnic Day
24 April: National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
25 April: National Telephone Day
26 April: National Pretzel Day
27 April: National Babe Ruth Day
28 April: National Superhero Day
29 April: National Zipper Day
1 May: May Day
1 May: School Principals’ Day
1 May: World Password Day
1 May: International Workers Day
2 May: Life Insurance Day
2 May: National Space Day
3 May: National Fitness Day
3 May: Kentucky Derby
4 May: Star Wars Day
4 May: Small Business Week Begins
4 May: Infertility Survival Day
4 May: World Laughter Day
5 May: Melanoma Monday
5 May: Astronaut Day
5 May: Cinco de Mayo
6 May: International No Diet Day
6 May: Foster Care Day
6 May: Teacher Appreciation Day
6 May: No Diet Day
7 May: Skilled Trades Day
9 May: National Moscato Day
9 May: Europe Day
9 May: Lost Sock Memorial Day
10 May: National Small Business Day
10 May: Small Business Week Ends
11 May: Twilight Zone Day
11 May: Mother’s Day
12 May: International Nurses Day
13 May: Fair Trade Day
14 May: Receptionists’ Day
14 May: Third Shift Workers Day
14 May: School Nurse Day
15 May: International Family Day
15 May: International Day of Families
16 May: Bike to Work Day
16 May: Pizza Party Day
16 May: National Endangered Species Day
16 May: NASCAR Day
16 May: National Bike to Work Day
17 May: National Graduation Tassel Day
17 May: World Baking Day
17 May: National Armed Forces Day
17 May: International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
18 May: National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
18 May: Visit Your Relatives Day
18 May: International Museum Day
20 May: National Rescue Dog Day
20 May: World Bee Day
21 May: World Whiskey Day
22 May: International Day for Biological Diversity
22 May: World Goth Day
22 May: World Paloma Day
23 May: Lucky Penny Day
23 May: World Turtle Day
23 May: National Road Trip Day
24 May: National Asparagus Day
24 May: Brother’s Day
25 May: National Missing Children’s Day
25 May: Tap Dance Day
25 May: National Wine Day
26 May: National Heat Awareness Day
26 May: Memorial Day
27 May: National Sunscreen Day
27 May: Sunscreen Day
28 May: National Brisket Day
28 May: National Senior Health and Fitness Day
28 May: National Hamburger Day
28 May: Hamburger Day
30 May: Mint Julep Day
30 May: National Creativity Day
31 May: National Smile Day
31 May: World No Tobacco Day
31 May: Save Your Hearing Day
1 June: Dinosaur Day
1 June: Global Day of Parents
1 June: National Nail Polish Day
1 June: National Olive Day
1 June: National Cancer Survivors Day
1 June: Red Rose Day
1 June: Skincare Day
1 June: International Children’s Day
2 June: Leave the Office Early Day
2 June: National “I Love My Dentist” Day
2 June: National Leave the Office Early Day
3 June: National Donut Day
3 June: National Egg Day
3 June: World Bicycle Day
3 June: World Cider Day
4 June: National Cheese Day
4 June: Shopping Cart Day
4 June: Cheese Day
5 June: World Environment Day
6 June: Higher Education Appreciation Day
6 June: National Higher Education Day
7 June: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
7 June: National Tailors Day
8 June: National Best Friends Day
8 June: World Oceans Day
10 June: Herb and Spices Day
10 June: National Iced Tea Day
11 June: National Corn on the Cob Day
12 June: Peanut Butter Cookie Day
14 June: Flag Day
14 June: World Blood Donor Day
15 June: Global Wind Day
15 June: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
15 June: Father’s Day
16 June: National Fudge Day
17 June: Nursing Assistants Day
17 June: National Flip Flop Day
17 June: Global Garbage Man Day
18 June: Go Fishing Day
18 June: International Sushi Day
19 June: Juneteenth
20 June: Ice Cream Soda Day
20 June: National American Eagle Day
20 June: First Day of Summer
20 June: World Refugee Day
20 June: Take Your Dog to Work Day
21 June: Go Skate Day
21 June: International Yoga Day
21 June: National Selfie Day
21 June: World Day of Music
21 June: World Music Day
21 June: National Take Your Dog to Work Day
22 June: National HVAC Tech Day
23 June: National Hydration Day
23 June: National Pink Day
25 June: International Day of the Seafarer
25 June: Global Beatles Day
26 June: National Beautician’s Day
26 June: National Chocolate Pudding Day
27 June: National HIV Testing Day
27 June: National PTSD Awareness Day
27 June: National Sunglasses Day
28 June: Insurance Awareness Day
30 June: Social Media Day
1 July: International Joke Day
1 July: International Reggae Day
2 July: World UFO Day
4 July: Independence Day
4 July: National Caesar Salad Day
4 July: Independence Day (United States)
5 July: National Workaholics Day
6 July: International Kissing Day
6 July: National Air Traffic Control Day
6 July: National Fried Chicken Day
6 July: Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day
7 July: Global Forgiveness Day
7 July: World Chocolate Day
8 July: National Video Game Day
9 July: National Pina Colada Day
11 July: 7-Eleven Day
11 July: National Swimming Pool Day
11 July: World Population Day
11 July: Cheer Up the Lonely Day
12 July: Pecan Pie Day
12 July: National French Fry Day
14 July: National Macaroni and Cheese Day
14 July: Shark Awareness Day
14 July: Bastille Day – National Day in France
15 July: National Give Something Away Day
15 July: Give Something Away Day
16 July: National Personal Chef Day
16 July: World Snake Day
17 July: National Ice Cream Day
17 July: National Lottery Day
17 July: National Tattoo Day
17 July: World Emoji Day
17 July: National Hot Dog Day
18 July: World Listening Day
18 July: Nelson Mandela International Day
20 July: National Moon Day
20 July: World Jump Day
21 July: National Junk Food Day
22 July: Mango Day
23 July: Vanilla Ice Cream Day
24 July: Amelia Earhart Day
24 July: International Self-Care Day
24 July: National Tequila Day
24 July: National Refreshment Day
24 July: Tell an Old Joke Day
25 July: Culinarians Day
25 July: National Hire a Veteran Day
25 July: National Wine and Cheese Day
25 July: System Administrator Appreciation Day
26 July: National Aunt and Uncle Day
27 July: Disability Independence Day
29 July: International Tiger Day
29 July: National Lipstick Day
30 July: International Day of Friendship
31 July: National Avocado Day
31 July: Intern Day
1 August: Friendship Day
1 August: Minority Donor Awareness Day
1 August: National Girlfriends’ Day
1 August: International Beer Day
1 August: World Wide Web Day
1 August: Respect for Parents Day
2 August: International Hangover Day
2 August: Ice Cream Sandwich Day
2 August: National Coloring Book Day
3 August: National Sister Day
3 August: National Watermelon Day
4 August: Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
7 August: Professional Speakers Day
7 August: Purple Heart Day
8 August: International Cat Day
9 August: Book Lovers’ Day
9 August: National Book Lovers Day
10 August: National Lazy Day
11 August: Son and Daughter Day
11 August: National Sons and Daughters Day
12 August: International Youth Day
12 August: World Elephant Day
13 August: International Left-Handers Day
13 August: Prosecco Day
13 August: International Lefthanders Day
14 August: National Creamsicle Day
14 August: National Financial Awareness Day
15 August: Relaxation Day
15 August: National Relaxation Day
16 August: Tell a Joke Day
16 August: National Tell a Joke Day
17 August: National Nonprofit Day
17 August: National Thriftshop Day
17 August: World Rock Paper Scissors Day
18 August: Bad Poetry Day
19 August: National Potato Day
19 August: World Photography Day
19 August: World Humanitarian Day
19 August: World Photo Day
20 August: National Radio Day
20 August: National Lemonade Day
20 August: World Mosquito Day
21 August: Senior Citizen’s Day
22 August: Tooth Fairy Day
24 August: National Waffle Day
26 August: Women’s Equality Day
26 August: National Dog Day
26 August: National Women’s Equality Day
30 August: National Grief Awareness Day
31 August: National Eat Outside Day
1 September: World Letter Writing Day
1 September: Labor Day
3 September: Skyscraper Day
4 September: National Tailgating Day
4 September: International Bacon Day
5 September: Be Late for Something Day
5 September: Cheese Pizza Day
5 September: International Day of Charity
5 September: National Lazy Mom’s Day
6 September: National Food Bank Day
6 September: National Grandparents’ Day
6 September: Read a Book Day
7 September: National Acorn Squash Day
7 September: International Day of Clean Air
7 September: National Beer Lovers Day
7 September: National Grateful Patient Day
7 September: Salami Day
8 September: International Literacy Day
8 September: World Physical Therapy Day
8 September: National
10 September: Suicide Prevention Day
11 September: Patriot Day
11 September: National Day of Service and Remembrance
12 September: National Video Games Day
15 September: Hispanic Heritage Month begins
15 September: Online Learning Day
16 September: National Guacamole Day
16 September: Working Parents Day
16 September: National Dance Day
17 September: Citizenship Day
17 September: Constitution Day
17 September: IT Professionals Day
18 September: National Cheeseburger Day
18 September: International Equal Pay Day
19 September: National Women’s Friendship Day
20 September: Wife Appreciation Day
21 September: International Day of Peace
21 September: Oktoberfest Starts
22 September: Business Women’s Day
22 September: First Day of Fall
22 September: Rosh Hashana Begins
22 September: Hobbit Day
23 September: National Singles Day
23 September: National Hunting and Fishing Day
24 September: National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
24 September: Rosh Hashana Ends
25 September: National Daughters Day
25 September: National Lobster Day
26 September: National Family Day
27 September: World Tourism Day
29 September: National Coffee Day
30 September: International Podcast Day
1 October: International Coffee Day
1 October: World Vegetarian Day
1 October: Yom Kippur Begins
2 October: Yom Kippur Ends
2 October: National Custodial Worker Day
2 October: Name Your Car Day
2 October: International Day of Nonviolence
3 October: Mean Girls Day
3 October: National Boyfriends’ Day
3 October: World Smile Day
3 October: National Techies Day
4 October: National Taco Day
4 October: World Animal Day
5 October: National Do Something Nice Day
5 October: World Teachers’ Day
5 October: World Teachers Day
6 October: National Coaches Day
6 October: National Noodle Day
8 October: World Octopus Day
9 October: Fire Prevention Day
9 October: World Sight Day
10 October: World Mental Health Day
11 October: National Coming Out Day
13 October: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
14 October: National Dessert Day
15 October: Hispanic Heritage Month ends
15 October: Global Handwashing Day
16 October: Boss’s Day
16 October: World Food Day
16 October: Bosses Day
17 October: National Pasta Day
20 October: Deepavali/Diwali
21 October: Back to the Future Day
22 October: International Stuttering Awareness Day
23 October: National Boston Cream Pie Day
24 October: United Nations Day
25 October: International Artist Day
25 October: Greasy Foods Day
26 October: National Pumpkin Day
28 October: National Chocolate Day
29 October: National Cat Day
30 October: National Candy Corn Day
30 October: Checklist Day
31 October: National Frankenstein Day
31 October: Halloween
1 November: National Authors’ Day
1 November: Love Your Lawyer Day
1 November: World Vegan Day
1 November: National Authors Day
1 November: National Cook for Your Pets Day
3 November: Sandwich Day
3 November: Daylight Savings Ends
4 November: Election Day
4 November: National Candy Day
5 November: Love Your Red Hair Day
8 November: Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Day
9 November: World Freedom Day
10 November: Forget-Me-Not Day
11 November: Veterans Day
13 November: World Kindness Day
14 November: World Diabetes Day
15 November: America Recycles Day
16 November: National Fast Food Day
16 November: International Day for Tolerance
16 November: World Philosophy Day
17 November: National Take a Hike Day
17 November: International Students Day
19 November: National Entrepreneur’s Day
19 November: International Men’s Day
19 November: National Entrepreneurs Day
20 November: Universal Children’s Day
20 November: Transgender Day of Remembrance
21 November: World Television Day
21 November: World Hello Day
26 November: National Jukebox Day
27 November: Thanksgiving
27 November: Thanksgiving Day
28 November: Native American Heritage Day
28 November: Black Friday
28 November: National Day of Listening
29 November: Small Business Saturday
30 November: Computer Security Day
1 December: Rosa Parks Day
1 December: World Aids Day
1 December: Cyber Monday
2 December: Giving Tuesday
3 December: International Day for People with Disabilities
4 December: National Cookie Day
4 December: National Santa’s List Day
5 December: International Volunteer Day
5 December: Repeal Day
5 December: World Soil Day
5 December: International Ninja Day
7 December: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
8 December: Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day
10 December: Human Rights Day
10 December: Nobel Prize Day
10 December: International Human Rights Day
10 December: International Animal Rights Day
11 December: International Mountain Day
12 December: Poinsettia Day
12 December: Gingerbread House Day
13 December: National Cocoa Day
14 December: Free Shipping Day
14 December: Hanukkah begins
15 December: Bill of Rights Day
15 December: Cupcake Day
17 December: National Maple Syrup Day
17 December: Wright Brothers Day
19 December: Hard Candy Day
20 December: Ugly Sweater Day
21 December: Bah Humbug Day
21 December: Winter Solstice
21 December: First Day of Winter
22 December: Hanukkah ends
23 December: Festivus
24 December: Christmas Eve
25 December: Christmas
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
26 December: Kwanzaa begins
28 December: Call a Friend Day
31 December: New Year’s Eve
31 December: No Interruptions Day
South Africa Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
2 January: Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Observance)
21 March: Human Rights Day
29 March: Good Friday
1 April: Family Day
27 April: Freedom Day
1 May: Workers’ Day
16 June: Youth Day
9 August: National Women’s Day
24 September: Heritage Day
16 December: Day of Reconciliation
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Day of Goodwill
African Country Independence Day Holidays:
1 January: Benin – New Year’s Day
1 January: Sudan – New Year’s Day
18 February: Gambia – Independence Day
6 March: Ghana – Independence Day
12 March: Mauritius – Independence Day
20 March: Tunisia – Independence Day
21 March: Namibia – Independence Day
4 April: Senegal – Independence Day
18 April: Zimbabwe – Independence Day
25 April: Egypt – Sinai Liberation Day
26 April: Tanzania – Union Day
27 April: Sierra Leone – Independence Day
27 April: South Africa – Freedom Day
27 April: Togo – Independence Day
20 May: Cameroon – National Day
24 May: Eritrea – Independence Day
28 May: Ethiopia – Derg Downfall Day
25 June: Mozambique – Independence Day
26 June: Madagascar – Independence Day
27 June: Djibouti – Independence Day
29 June: Seychelles – Independence Day
30 June: Congo (Democratic Republic) – Independence Day
1 July: Burundi – Independence Day
1 July: Rwanda – Independence Day
1 July: Somalia – Independence Day
5 July: Cabo Verde – Independence Day
6 July: Malawi – Independence Day
7 July: Comoros – Independence Day
9 July: South Sudan – Independence Day
12 July: Sao Tome and Principe – Independence Day
26 July: Liberia – Independence Day
30 July: Morocco – Throne Day
7 August: Ivory Coast – Independence Day
11 August: Chad – Independence Day
15 August: Congo (Republic) – Assumption Day
16 August: Gabon – Independence Day
6 September: Eswatini – Independence Day
22 September: Mali – Independence Day
30 September: Botswana – Botswana Day
1 October: Nigeria – Independence Day
2 October: Guinea – Independence Day
4 October: Lesotho – Independence Day
9 October: Uganda – Independence Day
24 October: Zambia – Independence Day
1 November: Algeria – Revolution Day
11 November: Angola – Independence Day
28 November: Mauritania – Independence Day
1 December: Central African Republic – Republic Day
11 December: Burkina Faso – Republic Day
12 December: Kenya – Jamhuri Day
18 December: Niger – Republic Day
24 December: Libya – Independence Day
African Countries Public Holidays:
Algeria Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
12 January: Sunday Berber New Year
31 March: Eid al-Fitr
1 April: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
2 April: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
1 May: May Day
7 June: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
8 June: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
9 June: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
27 June: Muharram (Tentative Date)
5 July: Independence Day
6 July: Day of Achura (Tentative Date)
5 September: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
1 November: Anniversary of the Revolution
Angola Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
3 February: Day off for Liberation Movement Day
4 February: Liberation Movement Day
3 March: Carnival Holiday
4 March: Carnival
8 March: International Woman’s Day
23 March: Southern Africa Liberation Day
4 April: Peace Day
18 April: Good Friday
1 May: May Day
2 May: Day off for May Day
17 September: National Hero Day
2 November: All Souls’ Day
10 November: Day off for Independence Day
11 November: Independence Day
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Day off for Christmas Day
Benin Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
9 January: Day Off for Vodoun Festival
10 January: Vodoun Festival
30 March: Korité
21 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
29 May: Ascension Day
7 June: Tabaski (Tentative Date)
9 June: Whit Monday
1 August: Independence Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
5 September: Maouloud (Tentative Date)
1 November: All Saints’ Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Botswana Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
2 January: New Year Holiday
3 January: New Year Holiday
18 April: Good Friday
19 April: Holy Saturday
21 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
29 May: Ascension Day
1 July: Sir Seretse Khama Day
21 July: President’s Day
22 July: President’s Day Holiday
30 September: Botswana Day
1 October: Botswana Day Holiday
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
Burkina Faso Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
3 January: Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day
8 March: International Women’s Day
31 March: Eid al-Fitr
21 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
15 May: Day of Customs and Traditions
29 May: Ascension Day
7 June: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
5 August: National Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
5 September: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
31 October: Martyrs’ Day
1 November: All Saints’ Day
11 December: Proclamation of Independence Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Burundi Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
5 February: Unity Day
30 March: Eid ul Fitr
6 April: President Ntaryamira Day
7 April: Day off for President Ntaryamira Day
1 May: Labour Day
29 May: Ascension Day
7 June: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
8 June: President Pierre Nkurunziza Day
9 June: Day off for President Pierre Nkurunziza Day
1 July: Independence Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
13 October: Prince Louis Rwagasore Day
21 October: President Ndadaye’s Day
1 November: All Saints’ Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Cabo Verde Public Holidays:
1 June: Children’s Day
5 July: Independence Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
1 November: All Saints’ Day
25 December: Christmas Day
1 January: New Year
13 January: Freedom and Democracy Day
20 January: National Heroes’ Day
3 April: Good Friday
1 May: Labour Day
1 June: Children’s Day
Cameroon Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
11 February: Youth Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
1 May: Labour Day
14 May: Ascension Day
20 May: National Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
15 August: Assumption of Mary
25 December: Christmas Day
Central African Republic Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
29 March: Commemoration of Boganda
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
14 May: Ascension Day
25 May: Whit Monday
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
30 June: National Payer Day
13 August: Independence Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
1 November: All Saints’ Day
1 December: Republic Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Chad Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
8 March: International Women’s Day
9 March: Day off for International Women’s Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: May Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
11 August: Independence Day
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
1 November: All Saints’ Day
28 November: Proclamation of the Republic
1 December: Freedom and Democracy Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Comoros Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
16 January: Isra and Mi’raj (Tentative Date)
18 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
18 March: Cheikh Al Maarouf Day
19 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
1 May: Labour Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
28 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
17 June: Muharram (Tentative Date)
6 July: National Day
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
12 November: Maore Day
Democratic Republic of Congo Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
3 January: Martyrs of Independence Day observed
4 January: Martyrs of Independence Day
16 January: Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination
17 January: Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination
6 April: Kimbangu Memorial Day
1 May: May Day
16 May: Liberation Day observed
17 May: Liberation Day
30 June: Independence Day
1 August: Parents’ Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Djibouti Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
16 January: Isra and Miraj (Tentative Date)
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
21 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
1 May: Labor Day / May Day
26 May: Arafat Day (Tentative Date)
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
28 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday
17 June: Muharram (Tentative Date)
27 June: Independence Day
28 June: Independence Day Holiday
26 August: Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date)
Egypt Public Holidays:
7 January: Coptic Christmas Day National Holiday
25 January: Revolution Day January 25 National Holiday
29 January: Day off for Revolution Day January 25 National Holiday
21 March: Eid el Fitr (Tentative Date) National Holiday
22 March: Eid el Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday
23 March: Eid el Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday
13 April: Spring Festival National Holiday
25 April: Sinai Liberation Day National Holiday
1 May: Labor Day National Holiday
26 May: Arafat Day (Tentative Date) National Holiday
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) National Holiday
28 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday
29 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday
17 June: Muharram (Tentative Date) National Holiday
30 June: June 30 Revolution National Holiday
2 July: Day off for June 30 Revolution National Holiday
23 July: Revolution Day July 23 National Holiday
26 August: Prophet Mohamed’s Birthday (Tentative Date) National Holiday
6 October: Armed Forces Day National Holiday
8 October: Day off for Armed Forces Day National Holiday
Eritrea Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
7 January: Orthodox Christmas Day
19 January: Timket
8 March: Women’s Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
10 April: Coptic Good Friday
12 April: Coptic Easter
1 May: International Workers’ Day
24 May: Independence Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
20 June: Martyrs’ Day
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
1 September: Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle
11 September: Geez New Year
27 September: Meskel
25 December: Christmas Day
Eswatini Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
25 April: National Flag Day
27 April: Day off for National Flag Day
1 May: May Day
14 May: Ascension Day
22 July: Birthday of the late King Sobhuza
6 September: Somhlolo Day (Independence Day)
7 September: Umhlanga Reed Dance (Tentative Date)
7 September: Day off for Somhlolo Day (Independence Day)
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
28 December: Day off for Boxing Day
28 December: Incwala Day (Tentative Date)
Ethiopia Public Holidays:
7 January: Ethiopian Christmas Day
19 January: Epiphany / Timkat
2 March: Adwa Victory Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
10 April: Ethiopian Good Friday
12 April: Fasika
1 May: International Labor Day
5 May: Patriots’ Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
28 May: Derg Downfall Day
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
11 September: Ethiopian New Year
27 September: Meskel
Gabon Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
5 April: Easter Sunday
6 April: Easter Monday
17 April: Women’s Rights Day
1 May: Labour Day
14 May: Ascension Day
25 May: Whit Monday
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
15 August: Assumption of Mary
16 August: Independence Day
17 August: Independence Day Holiday
30 August: National Liberation Day
1 November: All Saints’ Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Gambia Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
18 February: Independence Day
16 March: Lailat al-Qadr
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
25 May: Africa Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
26 June: Ashura (Tentative Date)
22 July: Revolution Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
25 December: Christmas Day
Ghana Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
7 January: Constitution Day
6 March: Independence Day
20 March: Eid ul-Fitr (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: May Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
4 August: Founders’ Day
21 September: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
4 December: Farmer’s Day
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
28 December: Day off for Boxing Day
Guinea Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
16 March: Lailat al-Qadr
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
25 May: Africa Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
28 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
15 August: Assumption of Mary
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
2 October: Independence Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Ivory Coast Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
16 March: Day After Laila tou-Kadr
20 March: Aid el-Fitr (Tentative Date)
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labor Day
14 May: Ascension Day
25 May: Whit Monday
27 May: Aid el-Kebir (Tentative Date)
7 August: Independence Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
26 August: The Day After Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
1 November: All Saints Day
15 November: National Peace Day
16 November: National Peace Day observed
25 December: Christmas Day
Kenya Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
20 March: Idd ul-Fitr (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
1 June: Madaraka Day
10 October: Mazingira Day
20 October: Mashujaa Day
12 December: Jamhuri Day
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
Lesotho Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
11 March: Moshoeshoe’s Birthday
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: May Day
14 May: Ascension Day
25 May: Africa/Heroes Day
17 July: King’s Birthday
4 October: Independence Day
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
Liberia Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
11 February: Armed Forces Day
11 March: Decoration Day
15 March: J. J. Roberts Birthday
16 March: Day off for J. J. Roberts Birthday
10 April: Fast and Prayer Day
14 May: National Unification Day
26 July: Independence Day
27 July: Day off for Independence Day
24 August: Flag Day
5 November: Thanksgiving
29 November: William Tubmans Birthday
30 November: Day off for William Tubmans Birthday
25 December: Christmas Day
Libya Public Holidays:
17 February: Libyan Revolution Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
21 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
22 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
1 May: May Day
26 May: Day of Arafah (Tentative Date)
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
28 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
29 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
17 June: Muharram (Tentative Date)
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
16 September: Martyrs’ Day
23 October: Liberation Day
24 December: Independence Day
Madagascar Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
8 March: International Women’s Day National Holiday
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
29 March: Martyrs’ Day
5 April: Easter Sunday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labor Day
14 May: Ascension Day
24 May: Whit Sunday
25 May: Whit Monday
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
26 June: Independence Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
1 November: All Saints’ Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Malawi Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
15 January: John Chilembwe Day
3 March: Martyrs’ Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
4 April: Easter Saturday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: May Day
14 May: Kamuzu Day
6 July: Independence Day
15 October: Mother’s Day
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
28 December: Day off for Boxing Day
Mali Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
20 January: Army Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
26 March: Martyrs’ Day
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Workers’ Day
25 May: Africa Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
26 June: Ashura Holiday (Tentative Date)
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
22 September: Independence Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Mauritania Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
20 March: Eid ul-Fitr (Tentative Date)
1 May: Labor Day / May Day
25 May: Africa Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
17 June: Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)
26 August: Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date)
28 November: Independence Day
Mauritius Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
2 January: New Year (Day 2)
1 February: Abolition of Slavery
12 March: National Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
1 May: Labour Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
2 November: Arrival of Indentured Labourers
25 December: Christmas Day
Morocco Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day National holiday
11 January: Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto National holiday
14 January: Amazigh New Year National holiday
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) National holiday
21 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) National holiday
1 May: Labour Day/May Day National holiday
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) National holiday
28 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) National holiday
17 June: Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) National holiday
30 July: Feast of the Throne National holiday
14 August: Anniversary of the Recovery Oued Ed-Dahab National holiday
20 August: Anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People National holiday
21 August: Youth Day National holiday
26 August: The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Tentative Date) National holiday
27 August: The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Holiday (Tentative Date) National holiday
6 November: Anniversary of the Green March National holiday
18 November: Independence Day National holiday
Mozambique Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
3 February: Mozambican Heroes Day
7 April: Mozambican Woman’s Day
1 May: May Day
25 June: Independence Day
7 September: Victory Day
25 September: Armed Forces Day
4 October: Peace and Reconciliation Day
5 October: Peace and Reconciliation Day observed
25 December: Family Day
Namibia Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
21 March: Independence Day
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Workers’ Day
4 May: Cassinga Day
14 May: Ascension Day
25 May: Africa Day
28 May: Genocide Remembrance Day
26 August: Heroes’ Day
10 December: Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Family Day
Niger Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
16 March: Lailat al-Qadr
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
6 April: Easter Monday
24 April: Concord Day
1 May: Labour Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
28 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
17 June: Muharram (Tentative Date)
26 July: Anniversary of CNSP Coup
3 August: Nigerien Independence Day
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
18 December: Nigerien Republic Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Nigeria Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
20 March: Eid El-Fitr (Tentative Date)
21 March: Eid El-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Workers’ Day
27 May: Id el Kabir (Tentative Date)
28 May: Id el Kabir additional holiday (Tentative Date)
12 June: Democracy Day
26 August: Id el Maulud (Tentative Date)
1 October: National Day
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
Republic of Congo Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
14 May: Ascension Day
25 May: Whit Monday
10 June: Reconciliation Day
15 August: Independence Day
1 November: All Saints’ Day
28 November: Republic Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Rwanda Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
2 January: Day After New Year’s Day
1 February: National Heroes’ Day
2 February: National Heroes’ Day observed
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
7 April: Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day
1 May: Labor Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
1 July: Independence Day
4 July: Liberation Day
6 July: Liberation Day observed
7 August: Umuganura Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
17 August: Assumption of Mary observed
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
28 December: Boxing Day observed
Sao Tome and Principe Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
4 January: Day of King Amador
5 January: Day off for Day of King Amador
3 February: Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre
20 March: March Equinox Season
1 May: Labour Day
21 June: June Solstice Season
12 July: Independence Day
13 July: Day off for Independence Day
6 September: Armed Forces’ Day
7 September: Day off for Armed Forces’ Day
23 September: September Equinox Season
30 September: Nationalization of the Roças
21 December: São Tomé Day
21 December: December Solstice Season
25 December: Christmas Day
Senegal Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
20 March: Korité (Tentative Date)
4 April: Independence Day
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
14 May: Ascension Day
25 May: Whit Monday
27 May: Tabaski (Tentative Date)
26 June: Tamkharit (Tentative Date)
3 August: Grand Magal de Touba
15 August: Assumption of Mary
26 August: Maouloud (Tentative Date)
1 November: All Saints’ Day
2 November: All Saints’ Day observed
25 December: Christmas Day
Seychelles Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
2 January: New Year holiday
3 April: Good Friday
4 April: Holy Saturday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
4 June: Corpus Christi
18 June: Constitution Day
29 June: National Day
15 August: Assumption of Mary
1 November: All Saints’ Day
2 November: Day off for All Saints’ Day
8 December: Immaculate Conception
25 December: Christmas Day
Sierra Leone Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
18 February: Armed Forces Day
8 March: International Women’s Day
9 March: Day off for International Women’s Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
27 April: Independence Day
1 May: International Worker’s Day
27 May: Tabaski (Tentative Date)
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
Somalia Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
1 May: May Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
26 June: Independence Day
26 June: Ashura (Tentative Date)
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
South Africa Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
21 March: Human Rights Day
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Family Day
27 April: Freedom Day
1 May: Workers’ Day
16 June: Youth Day
9 August: National Women’s Day
10 August: Day off for National Women’s Day
24 September: Heritage Day
16 December: Day of Reconciliation
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Day of Goodwill
South Sudan Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
4 April: Holy Saturday
5 April: Easter Sunday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: May Day
16 May: SPLA Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
9 July: Independence Day
30 July: Martyrs Day
24 December: Christmas Eve
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Second Day of Christmas
Sudan Public Holidays:
1 January: Independence Day
7 January: Coptic Christmas
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
21 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
22 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
23 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
12 April: Coptic Easter
26 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
28 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
29 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
30 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
17 June: Muharram (Tentative Date)
26 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
25 December: Christmas Day
Tanzania Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year’s Day
12 January: Zanzibar Revolution Day
20 March: Eid el Fitri (Tentative Date)
21 March: Eid el Fitri Holiday (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
7 April: Karume Day
26 April: Union Day
1 May: Labour Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
7 July: Saba Saba
8 August: Farmers’ Day
26 August: Maulid (Tentative Date)
14 October: Mwalimu Nyerere Day
9 December: Republic Day
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
Togo Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
13 January: Liberation Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
6 April: Easter Monday
27 April: Independence Day
1 May: Labour Day
14 May: Ascension Day
25 May: Whit Monday
27 May: Tabaski (Tentative Date)
21 June: Day of the Martyrs
15 August: Assumption of Mary
1 November: All Saints’ Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Tunisia Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
20 March: Independence Day
21 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
22 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)
9 April: Martyrs’ Day
1 May: Labour Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
28 May: Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)
16 June: Muharram (Tentative Date)
25 July: Republic Day
13 August: Women’s Day
25 August: The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
15 October: Evacuation Day
17 December: Revolution and Youth Day
Uganda Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
26 January: Liberation Day
16 February: Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum
8 March: International Women’s Day
20 March: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
3 April: Good Friday
6 April: Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
27 May: Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
3 June: Martyrs’ Day
9 June: National Heroes Day
9 October: Independence Day
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
Zambia Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
8 March: International Women’s Day
9 March: Day off for International Women’s Day
12 March: Youth Day
3 April: Good Friday
4 April: Holy Saturday
6 April: Easter Monday
28 April: Kenneth Kaunda Day
1 May: Labour Day
25 May: Africa Freedom Day
6 July: Heroes’ Day
7 July: Unity Day
3 August: Farmers’ Day
18 October: Prayer Day
24 October: Independence Day
25 December: Christmas Day
Zimbabwe Public Holidays:
1 January: New Year
21 February: Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day
3 April: Good Friday
4 April: Holy Saturday
6 April: Easter Monday
18 April: Independence Day
1 May: Workers’ Day
25 May: Africa Day
10 August: Heroes’ Day
11 August: Defence Forces Day
22 December: Unity Day
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
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