Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Sierra Leone

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Sierra Leone's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Sierra Leone

Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
Thursday 18 February 2027Armed Forces Day
Monday 8 March 2027International Women's Day
Tuesday 9 March 2027Korité
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday
Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday
Tuesday 27 April 2027Independence Day
Sunday 16 May 2027Tabaski
Monday 17 May 2027Tabaski (substitute day)
Saturday 14 August 2027Mawlid

All 2026 holidays in Sierra Leone

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
Wednesday 18 FebruaryArmed Forces Day
Sunday 8 MarchInternational Women's Day
Monday 9 MarchInternational Women's Day (substitute day)
Friday 20 MarchKorité
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday
Monday 6 AprilEaster Monday
Monday 27 AprilIndependence Day
Wednesday 27 MayTabaski
Tuesday 25 AugustMawlid
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Sierra Leone

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Sierra Leone?

Christmas Day — Friday 25 December.

How many public holidays does Sierra Leone have?

Sierra Leone has 12 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Sierra Leone?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Sierra Leone during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Sierra Leone?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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