This is a list of public holidays in the Central African Republic
Public holidays
| Date | English name | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| March 29 | Barthelemy Boganda Day | Date of the first prime minister's death in 1959 |
| March or April | Easter Monday | Day after Easter |
| May 1 | Labour Day | |
| May or June | Ascension Day | |
| Whit Monday | Day after Pentecost | |
| June 30 | General Prayer Day | Non-denominational although 60% Protestant and 90% Christian.1 |
| August 13 | Independence Day | From France, 1960 |
| August 15 | Assumption Day | |
| November 1 | All Saints Day | |
| December 1 | National Day | Commemorates the anniversary of the Central African Republic becoming an autonomous territory within the French Community in 1958.2 |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | |
| 1 Shawwal | Korité | Muslim feast of Breaking the Fast. |
| 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Tabaski | Muslim feast of the Sacrifice. |
References
References
- "General Prayer Day in Central African Republic in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- "Republic Day in Central African Republic in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 4, 2021.