Sierra Leone public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Sierra Leone. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Armed Forces Day |
| March 8, 2026 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | International Women's Day (observed) |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | Independence Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | International Worker's Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Sierra Leone have in 2026?
14 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Sierra Leone?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Sierra Leone holiday?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How do I check Sierra Leone business days in code?
Call GET https://bankday.jacklehoff4866.workers.dev/v1/business-day?calendar=sl&date=YYYY-MM-DD with a free Bankday API key. The response says whether the date is a business day and gives the next and previous business days.