Public Holidays in Gabon

The tours of Africa's Eden are not effected by the public holidays in Gabon. However, it is worth taking note of them, as everything else closes on these days – banks, shops and government offices. 

 

Gabon Public Holidays

Dates Public Holiday
January 1 New Year's Day
March 12 Renovation Day
March or April (depending on the year) Easter
April 17 Women's Day
May 1 Labour Day
May 6 Martyrs' Day
May or June (depending on the year) Whit Monday
August 15 Assumption
Pentecost weekend Fete des Cultures in Libreville (a singing and dancing extravaganza celebrating the different peoples in Gabon)
August 16-17 Independence Days 
November 1 All Saints' Day
December 25 Christmas Day