Public Holidays in Comoros
Statutory public holidays in Comoros, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Comoros at a glance
The Comoros’ public holidays follow the Islamic lunar calendar, with Independence Day on 6 July the national date.
Because the Hijri year is shorter, religious dates move about ten days earlier each Gregorian year.
Comoros public holidays 2026
Comoros has 14 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) | Jan 16Fri | National |
| Cheikh al Maarouf Day | Mar 18Wed | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 20Fri | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 21Sat | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 22Sun | National |
| Labour Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Eid al-Adha (estimated) | May 27Wed | National |
| Eid al-Adha (estimated) | May 28Thu | National |
| Islamic New Year (estimated) | Jun 16Tue | National |
| National Day | Jul 6Mon | National |
| Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | Aug 25Tue | National |
Showing 12 of 14 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Comoros
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Comoros.
Moroni
A capital on Grande Comore, with a medina, a port and an active volcano inland.
Mutsamudu
The main town of Anjouan, a stone-built port with a citadel.
Fomboni
A small, green island capital on Moheli, with beaches and quiet lanes.
Domoni
A historic town of coral-stone houses and carved doors.
Mitsamiouli
A coastal town on Grande Comore with a long beach and fish market.
Top attractions in Comoros
The places that draw most visitors to Comoros.
Mount Karthala
An active shield volcano whose crater can be hiked in a long day.
Moheli Marine Park
The country's first marine park, with turtles, whales and coral.
Anjouan Citadel
A hilltop citadel above Mutsamudu with views over the port.
Lac Sale
A flooded volcanic crater with sulphurous water on a dramatic coast.
Itsandra Beaches
A stretch of black and white sand north of the capital.
Chomoni Beach
A white-sand bay with a reef, among the best on Grande Comore.
Festivals, food and getting around Comoros
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year
Falls on Jan 1
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Isra and Mi'raj
Falls on Jan 16
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Ramadan Start
Falls on Feb 18
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Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Falls on Mar 18
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Cheikh Al Maarouf Day
Falls on Mar 18
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Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Falls on Mar 19
Food & drink
Getting around
Boats and small planes link the three islands; on the islands, shared taxis are the main transport.
Travelling around Comoros’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Comoros tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Comoros's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Comoros public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Comoros have?
Comoros has 14 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Comoros is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Comoros's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Comoros typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Comoros?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Comoros?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Comoros
School term dates in Comoros
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.