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Holidays in Chad 2023

There are 12 public holidays in Chad in 2023, one of which falls on the weekend: New Year's Day.

New Year's Day
New Year Holiday is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world. The holiday falls on January 1, 2023, and is celebrated on January 2, 2023.

International Women's Day
The holiday is one of the most important days to recognize the achievements made by women and to raise awareness about women's equality. It is observed on March 8, 2023.

Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 10, 2023.

Eid al-Fitr
Muslims worldwide celebrate this religious holiday, celebrating the end of a month of fasting. The holiday falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. In 2023, it falls on April 21.

Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2023, 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.

Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. The holiday falls on June 28, 2023, and it honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.

Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Chad, observed on August 11, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Chad's independence from France on this day in 1960.

The Prophet's Birthday
The holiday, observed on September 27, 2023, commemorates the birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad was born around 570 AD in Mecca and was a deeply spiritual man who meditated.

All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is observed on November 1, 2023, and commemorates all the saints from Christian history, including those known and unknown.

Republic Day
Republic Day is a public holiday in Chad, observed on November 28, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when Chad became an autonomous member of the French Community on this day in 1958.

Freedom and Democracy Day
Freedom and Democracy Day is a public holiday in Chad, observed on December 1, 2023. The holiday commemorates the overthrow of Hissene Habre by Idriss Deby in 1990.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, 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 Chad 2023.

HolidayDateWeekdayNote
New Year's DayJan 01, 2023SundayPublic Holiday
New Year's Day HolidayJan 02, 2023MondayObserved
International Women's DayMar 08, 2023WednesdayPublic Holiday
Easter MondayApr 10, 2023MondayPublic Holiday
Eid al-FitrApr 21, 2023FridayPublic Holiday
Labour DayMay 01, 2023MondayPublic Holiday
Eid al-AdhaJun 28, 2023WednesdayPublic Holiday
Independence DayAug 11, 2023FridayPublic Holiday
Prophet's BirthdaySep 27, 2023WednesdayPublic Holiday
All Saints' DayNov 01, 2023WednesdayPublic Holiday
Republic DayNov 28, 2023TuesdayPublic Holiday
Freedom and Democracy DayDec 01, 2023FridayPublic Holiday
Christmas DayDec 25, 2023MondayPublic Holiday

Please also check the working days in Chad in 2023.

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