Public Holidays in Sierra Leone
Every public holiday in Sierra Leone for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Sierra Leone public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Sierra Leone public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18 | Thursday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Mar 8 | Monday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 27 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Sierra Leone public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18 | Friday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Mar 8 | Wednesday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 27 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Sierra Leone
This page lists Sierra Leone's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone has 9 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Sierra Leone?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Sierra Leone nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.