| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-03-09 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2027-03-29 | Barthélemy Boganda Day; Easter Monday | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-06 | Ascension Day | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2027-05-17 | Pentecost Monday | National |
| 2027-06-30 | General Prayer Day | National |
| 2027-08-13 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-08-15 | Assumption Day | National |
| 2027-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2027-12-01 | National Day | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Central African Republic have in 2027?
Central African Republic has 13 public holidays in 2027: 13 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 25 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, 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.
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Long weekends in Central African Republic 2027
Central African Republic's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Sat 27 - Mon 29 March: Barthélemy Boganda Day; Easter Monday (3-day weekend, Saturday 27 March to Monday 29 March).
- Sat 15 - Mon 17 May: Eid al-Adha (estimated) (3-day weekend, Saturday 15 May to Monday 17 May).
- Fri 13 - Sun 15 August: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Friday 13 August to Sunday 15 August).
- Sat 30 October - Mon 1 November: All Saints' Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 30 October to Monday 1 November).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Central African Republic 2027
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 2027 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 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Central African Republic in 2027. 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 2027 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 (2027)
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 (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.
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.
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours and the poor. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date moves about ten days earlier each year and is listed as estimated.