Public Holidays in Togo
Statutory public holidays in Togo, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Togo at a glance
Togo’s public holidays mark Independence Day on 27 April and Martyrs’ Day on 21 June, alongside Islamic and Christian dates and Vodun observances.
Religious dates follow the lunar and moveable calendars, and the country’s traditional religion is recognised in public life.
Togo public holidays 2026
Togo has 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| First Day of Ramadan (estimated) | Feb 18Wed | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 20Fri | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Independence Day | Apr 27Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Ascension Day | May 14Thu | National |
| Pentecost Monday | May 25Mon | National |
| Eid al-Adha (estimated) | May 27Wed | National |
| Martyrs' Day | Jun 21Sun | National |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 1Sun | National |
Showing 12 of 13 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Togo
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Togo.
Lomé
A coastal capital of a beachfront, a grand market and a fetish market on the edge.
Sokodé
The second city, in the hills, with a strong Muslim culture.
Kara
A city in the north with a market and the Koutammakou country nearby.
Kpalimé
A cool city in the cocoa and coffee hills, with waterfalls nearby.
Aného
An old colonial capital with a lagoon, a beach and slave-trade memorials.
Top attractions in Togo
The places that draw most visitors to Togo.
Koutammakou
The land of the Batammariba, of two-storey fortified mud tower houses.
Mount Agou
The highest point in the country, a forested summit in the southwest.
Togoville
A lakeside village central to Vodun and the site of a colonial treaty.
Fazao-Malfakassa National Park
A savanna park in the central hills with elephants and buffalo.
Kpalimé Waterfalls
Several falls in the forested hills behind the highland town.
Akodessewa Fetish Market
A market of traditional medicine and ritual objects near the capital.
Festivals, food and getting around Togo
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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Liberation Day
Falls on Jan 13
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Ramadan Start
Falls on Feb 18
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Eid al-Fitr
Falls on Mar 20
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Easter Monday
Falls on Apr 6
Food & drink
Getting around
Bush taxis and motorbike taxis dominate; the north is a long drive on variable roads.
Travelling around Togo’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Togo 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
Togo'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.
Togo public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Togo have?
Togo has 13 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 Togo is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Togo'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, Togo typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Togo?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Togo?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Togo
School term dates in Togo
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.