| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-05 | Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) | National |
| 2027-03-09 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2027-03-10 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-15 | Day of Arafah (estimated) | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2027-05-17 | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | National |
| 2027-06-06 | Islamic New Year (estimated) | National |
| 2027-06-27 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-06-28 | Independence Day Holiday | National |
| 2027-08-14 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day; Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) | National |
How many public holidays does Djibouti have in 2027?
Djibouti 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, 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.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Djibouti 2027
Djibouti's public holidays create 3 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 15 - Mon 17 May: Day of Arafah (estimated) (3-day weekend, Saturday 15 May to Monday 17 May).
- Sat 26 - Mon 28 June: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 26 June to Monday 28 June).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Djibouti 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 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 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Djibouti 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 Djibouti.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Djibouti (2027)
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.