| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-16 | Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-26 | Day of Arafah (estimated) | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-05-28 | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | National |
| 2026-06-16 | Islamic New Year (estimated) | National |
| 2026-06-27 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-06-28 | Independence Day Holiday | National |
| 2026-08-25 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Djibouti have in 2026?
Djibouti has 13 public holidays in 2026: 13 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, April, July, September, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Djibouti's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Djibouti 2026
Djibouti's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 16 - Sun 18 January: Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) (3-day weekend, Friday 16 January to Sunday 18 January).
- Fri 20 - Sun 22 March: Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (3-day weekend, Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Tue 26 - Thu 28 May: Day of Arafah (estimated) (3-day weekend, Tuesday 26 May to Thursday 28 May).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Djibouti 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Djibouti is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Djibouti: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Djibouti in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Djibouti.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Djibouti (2026)
Our Djibouti public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)
Isra and Mi'raj commemorates the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension through the heavens, observed on the twenty seventh day of Rajab. It is a public holiday in several Muslim majority countries, marked with evening prayers, recitations and storytelling. The Gregorian date moves about eleven days earlier each year, so calendars list it as estimated until the moon sighting confirms it.
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
This is the second or third day of the Eid al-Fitr public holiday, which closes the month of Ramadan. Many Muslim majority countries extend the celebration over two or three days so that families can travel and gather. As with the first day, the date depends on the sighting of the Shawwal moon and therefore remains estimated until confirmed. Celebrations centre on shared meals, visiting relatives and giving to charity.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.