There are 12 public holidays in Togo in 2025, four of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2025, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Eid al-Fitr
This is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide celebrating the end of a month of fasting. The holiday falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar, which is March 31, 2025.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 21, 2025.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Togo on April 27, 2025. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Togo's independence from France on this day in 1960.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2025, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Ascension Day
Also known as the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, Ascension Day commemorates the Christian belief in the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. It falls on May 29, 2025.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. The holiday falls on June 7, 2025, and it honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a religious festival Christians celebrate. It falls on the day after Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter Sunday. In 2025, the holiday falls on June 9.
Martyrs' Day
Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Togo observed on June 21, 2025. The holiday commemorates those who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for an independent and peaceful Togo.
Assumption of Mary
Assumption Day commemorates the day that the bodily taking up of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, into Heaven. The holiday is observed on August 15, 2025.
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is observed on November 1, 2025, and commemorates all the saints from Christian history, including those known and unknown.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2025, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Togo 2025.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2025 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 31, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 21, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Apr 27, 2025 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Ascension Day | May 29, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jun 07, 2025 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Whit Monday | Jun 09, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrs' Day | Jun 21, 2025 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Assumption of Mary | Aug 15, 2025 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 01, 2025 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Togo in 2025.
