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2026 Holiday Calendar

Africa · Public holidays across African countries

Holidays in September

September 2026

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Holidays in September

  • 17Thu

    National Hero Day

    Angola

    Fixed
  • 18Fri

    Day off for National Hero Day

    Angola

    Fixed
  • 30Wed

    Botswana Day

    Botswana

    Fixed
  • 30Wed

    Independence Day

    Botswana

    Variable
  • 1Tue

    Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle

    Eritrea

    Fixed
  • 11Fri

    Geez New Year

    Eritrea

    Fixed
  • 27Sun

    Meskel

    Eritrea

    Fixed
  • 6Sun

    Somhlolo Day

    Eswatini

    Fixed
  • 7Mon

    Day off for Somhlolo Day

    Eswatini

    Fixed
  • 7Mon

    Umhlanga Reed Dance

    Eswatini

    Fixed
  • 11Fri

    Ethiopian New Year

    Ethiopia

    Fixed
  • 27Sun

    Meskel

    Ethiopia

    Fixed
  • 21Mon

    Founders Day

    Ghana

    Variable
  • 24Thu

    Independence Day (National Day)

    Guinea-Bissau

    Fixed
  • 1Tue

    Baptism of the Prophet

    Mali

    Fixed
  • 22Tue

    Independence Day

    Mali

    Fixed
  • 16Wed

    Ganesh Chaturthi

    Mauritius

    Fixed
  • 7Mon

    Victory Day

    Mozambique

    Variable
  • 25Fri

    Armed Forces Day

    Mozambique

    Fixed
  • 25Fri

    Revolution Day

    Mozambique

    Variable
  • 6Sun

    Armed Forces' Day

    São Tomé & Príncipe

    Fixed
  • 7Mon

    Day off for Armed Forces' Day

    São Tomé & Príncipe

    Fixed
  • 30Wed

    Nationalization of the Roças

    São Tomé & Príncipe

    Fixed
  • 24Thu

    Heritage Day

    South Africa

    Variable

Upcoming holidays in Africa

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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.