Senegal Public Holidays 2025
Senegal observes 14 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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December
All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 31 | Monday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (day off in lieu) | Public |
| Apr 4 | Friday | National Holiday | Public |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 9 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jul 5 | Saturday | Day of Ashura | Public |
| Aug 12 | Tuesday | Magal de Touba | Public |
| Aug 15 | Friday | Assumption | Public |
| Sep 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Nov 1 | Saturday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Senegal
Public holidays in Senegal are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Senegal have in 2025?
- Senegal has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Senegal?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Senegal close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.