| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-03-29 | Barthélemy Boganda Day | National |
| 2025-03-30 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2025-04-21 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-05-29 | Ascension Day | National |
| 2025-06-07 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2025-06-09 | Pentecost Monday | National |
| 2025-06-30 | General Prayer Day | National |
| 2025-08-13 | Independence Day | National |
| 2025-08-15 | Assumption Day | National |
| 2025-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2025-12-01 | National Day | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Central African Republic have in 2025?
Central African Republic has 14 public holidays in 2025: 14 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in February, July, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Central African Republic's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Central African Republic 2025
Central African Republic's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 19 - Mon 21 April: Easter Monday (3-day weekend, Saturday 19 April to Monday 21 April).
- Sat 7 - Mon 9 June: Eid al-Adha (3-day weekend, Saturday 7 June to Monday 9 June).
- Sat 28 - Mon 30 June: General Prayer Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 28 June to Monday 30 June).
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 August: Assumption Day (3-day weekend, Friday 15 August to Sunday 17 August).
- Sat 29 November - Mon 1 December: National Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 29 November to Monday 1 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Central African Republic 2025
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 2025 no public holiday in Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Central African Republic in 2025. 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 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Central African Republic.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Central African Republic (2025)
Our Central African Republic 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.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.
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.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven, held on the fortieth day of Easter, always a Thursday. It is a public holiday in many European countries including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Because it is tied to Easter, the date falls between 30 April and 3 June. In several countries it also serves as a traditional day for outdoor excursions.