This is a list of public holidays in Djibouti. The country uses two official calendar systems: the Gregorian calendar primarily, and the Islamic lunar calendar for religious holidays.
| Date | English name | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregorian calendar | |||
| 1 January | New Year's Day | ||
| 1 May | Labour Day | International Workers' Day | |
| 27 June | Independence Day | From France, 1977[1] | |
| Islamic calendar | |||
| Date | English name | Islamic or Arabic Name | |
| 27 Rajab | The Prophet's Ascension | Ascension of Muhammad | |
| 12 Rabi' al-awwal | The Prophet's Birthday | Birthday of Muhammad | |
| 1-2 Shawwal | Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | |
| 9 Dhu al-Hijjah | Arafat Day | Arafat of Muhammad | |
| 10-11 Dhu al-Hijjah | Eid al-Adha | Feast of Sacrifice | |
| 1 Muharram | Islamic New Year | Islamic New Year | |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Independence Day in Djibouti in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.