Holiday Guide for Chad in 2026

Chad 2026
Chad
2026

Chad information

Population: 16.43m
Capital: N'Djamena
Calling Code: (235)
Time Zone: 0 UTC
Currency: Central African CFA franc
Language: French

List of National Holidays in Chad in 2026

New Year's Day


New Year's Day

Chad: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

International Women's Day


International Women's Day

Chad: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women

Korité

 Long Weekend! 
Korité

Chad: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

Korité Holiday


Korité Holiday

Chad: Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan

Easter Monday

 Long Weekend! 
Easter Monday

Chad: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus

Labour Day

 Long Weekend! 
Labour Day

Chad: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Tabaski


Tabaski

Chad: Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

Independence Day


Independence Day

Chad: On 11 August 1960, Chad gained its independence from France

Prophet's Birthday


Prophet's Birthday

Chad: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar

All Saints' Day


All Saints' Day

Chad: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs

Republic Day


Republic Day

Chad: On November 28th 1958, Chad became an autonomous state within the French Community.

Freedom and Democracy Day


Freedom and Democracy Day

Chad: Celebrates President Idriss Déby taking power on December 1st 1990.

Christmas Day

 Long Weekend! 
Christmas Day

Chad: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Notes

  • If January 1st, March 8th, May 1st or August 11th fall on a Sunday, the following Monday will be a paid holiday.