Africa
Fri13NovNext holidayKing's BirthdayPublic holidays in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
6 public holidays in 2026, 5 of them on weekdays and 5 next to a weekend. Another 3 holidays apply only in some regions.
Days off by month, 2026
public holidaysJanFebMar2AprMayJunJulAugSepOct1Nov3Dec
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu1Jan | New Year's Day | Government holiday | |
| Fri3Apr | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Mon6Apr | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Mon25May | Whit Monday | Government holiday | |
| Fri13Nov | King's Birthday | Public holiday | |
| Fri25Dec | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Sat26Dec | Boxing Day | Public holiday | |
| Mon28Dec | Boxing Day observed | Public holiday |
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri1Jan | New Year's Day | Government holiday | |
| Fri26Mar | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Mon29Mar | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Mon17May | Whit Monday | Government holiday | |
| Fri12Nov | King's Birthday | Public holiday | |
| Sat25Dec | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Sun26Dec | Boxing Day | Public holiday | |
| Mon27Dec | Christmas Day observed | Public holiday | |
| Tue28Dec | Boxing Day observed | Public holiday |
Regional holidays in 2026
3| Holiday | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | 14 May | Ascension, Tristan da Cunha |
| Saint Helena Day | 21 May | Saint Helena |
| Anniversary Day | 14 August | Tristan da Cunha |