Public Holidays in Gabon
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Gabon for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Thu, March 12 Thursday |
Renovation Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, April 17 Friday |
Women's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, May 6 Wednesday |
Martyr's Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, May 25 Monday |
Whit Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, August 15 Saturday |
Assumption Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, August 17 Monday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, November 1 Sunday |
All Saints' Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Božić Christmas Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, March 12 Friday |
Renovation Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, April 17 Saturday |
Women's Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | |
| Thu, May 6 Thursday |
Martyr's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, May 17 Monday |
Whit Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, August 15 Sunday |
Assumption Day | 🌍 National | |
| Tue, August 17 Tuesday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, November 1 Monday |
All Saints' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Božić Christmas Day |
🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Gabon is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: GA · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.