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Central African Republic (CF)

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Independence Day

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 6 days

Central African Republic has 12 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 12 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.

Looking for Central African public holidays or Central African bank holidays? Central African Republic public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.

Central African Republic celebrates 12 public holidays in 2026. These include 12 public holidays.

Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Barthelemy Boganda Day (on March 29), Easter Monday (on April 6), Labour Day (on May 1) and Ascension Day (on May 14).

Holidays

January

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June

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August

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September

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Long weekends & bridge days

A Central African Republic holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.

  • Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
  • Long weekendApr 4 – Apr 63 days
  • Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
  • Bridge-day opportunityMay 14 – May 174 days · Take 2026-05-15 off
  • Long weekendMay 23 – May 253 days
  • Bridge-day opportunityJun 27 – Jun 304 days · Take 2026-06-29 off
  • Bridge-day opportunityAug 13 – Aug 164 days · Take 2026-08-14 off
  • Bridge-day opportunityNov 28 – Dec 14 days · Take 2026-11-30 off
  • Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Central African Republic has 12 public holidays in 2026.

The next public holiday is Independence Day on August 13, 2026.

The next public holiday in Central African Republic is Independence Day on August 13, 2026.

Yes. 12 out of 12 holidays are national holidays.

You can plan 9 long weekends in Central African Republic in 2026.

No. The next public holiday in Central African Republic is Independence Day on August 13, 2026.