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Holidays in November

November 2026

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Holidays in November

  • 2Mon

    All Souls' Day

    Angola

    Fixed
  • 11Wed

    Independence Day

    Angola

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Benin

    Variable
  • 30Mon

    National Day

    Benin

    Variable
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Burkina Faso

    Fixed
  • 2Mon

    Day off for All Saints' Day

    Burkina Faso

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Burundi

    Fixed
  • 2Mon

    Day off for All Saints' Day

    Burundi

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Cape Verde

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Central African Republic

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Chad

    Fixed
  • 28Sat

    Proclamation of the Republic

    Chad

    Fixed
  • 12Thu

    Maore Day

    Comoros

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    All Saints Day

    Côte d’Ivoire

    Fixed
  • 15Sun

    National Peace Day

    Côte d’Ivoire

    Fixed
  • 16Mon

    National Peace Day Observed

    Côte d’Ivoire

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Gabon

    Variable
  • 5Thu

    Thanksgiving

    Liberia

    Fixed
  • 29Sun

    William Tubmans Birthday

    Liberia

    Fixed
  • 30Mon

    Day off for William Tubmans Birthday

    Liberia

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Madagascar

    Variable
  • 28Sat

    Independence Day

    Mauritania

    Fixed
  • 2Mon

    Arrival of Indentured Labourers

    Mauritius

    Fixed
  • 8Sun

    Diwali

    Mauritius

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    National Youth Day

    Nigeria

    Variable
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Congo - Brazzaville

    Variable
  • 28Sat

    Republic Day

    Congo - Brazzaville

    Variable
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Senegal

    Fixed
  • 2Mon

    All Saints' Day Observed

    Senegal

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Seychelles

    Variable
  • 2Mon

    Day off for All Saints' Day

    Seychelles

    Fixed
  • 1Sun

    All Saints' Day

    Togo

    Fixed

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About

Africa encompasses 47 countries, each with its own set of national and public holidays. Public holidays vary significantly across the region, reflecting different religious traditions, historical events, and cultural celebrations.

Many countries in Africa observe both internationally recognized holidays — such as New Year's Day and Labour Day — and locally unique commemorative days. Religious holidays are particularly significant and may follow lunar or other non-Gregorian calendars.

FAQ

Africa holiday questions

Do African public holidays differ by country?

Yes. African holiday calendars reflect national independence dates, religious observances, liberation days, and local civic traditions.

Are religious holidays fixed across Africa?

Some Christian holidays are fixed or Easter-based, while Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar and may depend on official local announcements.