Public holidays in Senegal 2027
Senegal has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Sunday
On the weekendLabour Day
Saturday
On the weekendAscension Day
Thursday
Whit Monday
Monday
Long weekendAssumption Day
Sunday
On the weekendAll Saints' Day
Monday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekend
Working days off
5
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 9
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 4
Senegal public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Senegal’s 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 5 fall on a working day and 4 on the weekend. 4 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Senegal have in 2027?
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Senegal has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 5 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Senegal in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Senegal fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Independence Day (April 4), Labour Day (May 1), Assumption Day (August 15) and Christmas Day (December 25) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Senegal’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Senegal in 2027?
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4 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Whit Monday and All Saints' Day.