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Eid al-Adha

Nationwide public holiday in Senegal · Journée de la Tabaski

Next Eid al-Adha

Sunday, 16 May 2027

Estimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced

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Dates

YearDateWeekdayNotes
202329 JuneThursdayNationwide
202417 JuneMondayNationwide
20256 JuneFridayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202627 MayWednesdayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202716 MaySundayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202717 MayMondayEid al-Adha (observed)Estimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced

Observed day off for Eid al-Adha (Sun 16 May)

20285 MayFridayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202924 AprilTuesdayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced

Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.

Where it applies

Everywhere in Senegal.

Is it a day off?

Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.

Make it longer

Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Dakar around 16 May: high 23°C (73°F), low 22°C (71°F), rain on 0% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Dakar. Past averages, not a forecast.

Coming up next in Senegal

Pentecost Monday

Monday, 17 May 2027

Eid al-Adha in other countries

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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.