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Senegal Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

21 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Senegal in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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DateHolidayType
January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
March
Sun
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Observance
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Senegal (Dakar)
Season
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Korité
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Public Holiday
April
Fri
Friday, April 4, 2025
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Senegal
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
Thu
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Public Holiday
June
Sat
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Tabaski
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, June 9, 2025
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Father's Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Senegal (Dakar)
Season
July
Sun
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Tamkharit
Tamkharit is a public holiday in Senegal
Public Holiday
August
Wed
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Grand Magal de Touba
Grand Magal de Touba is a public holiday in Senegal
Public Holiday
Fri
Friday, August 15, 2025
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Public Holiday
September
Fri
Friday, September 5, 2025
Maouloud
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Senegal (Dakar)
Season
November
Sat
Saturday, November 1, 2025
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Public Holiday
December
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Senegal (Dakar)
Season
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday

Understanding Senegal Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Senegal

Senegal celebrates a unique blend of cultural, religious, and national holidays throughout the year. The holiday calendar reflects the nation's rich heritage and diverse traditions.

Major Holidays in Senegal

New Year

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

Independence Day

Friday, April 4, 2025

Independence Day is a public holiday in Senegal

Public Holiday

Easter Monday

Monday, April 21, 2025

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Public Holiday

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Senegal observes 21 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Senegal's 21 official holidays reflect the nation's islamic-sufi heritage and west-african traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to Senegal carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.

Cultural Traditions

Senegal's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

When coordinating meetings with Senegal, verify holiday schedules in advance as dates may vary, especially for lunar calendar-based holidays. Use SyncMyTime's timezone tools to ensure perfect scheduling alignment.

Why Check Senegal Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Senegal is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Senegal timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Senegal and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.