Eid al-Fitr
Nationwide public holiday in Senegal · Journée de la Korité
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 March | Friday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 9 March | Tuesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
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
Take Monday 8 March off and get 4 days in a row (Sat 6 Mar – Tue 9 Mar).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Dakar around 9 March: high 23°C (73°F), low 19°C (67°F), rain on 1% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Dakar. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Tuesday 9 March in Dakar: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Senegal
Monday, 29 March 2027
Eid al-Fitr in other countries
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
More for Senegal
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.