There are 11 public holidays in Sierra Leone in 2024, two of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2024, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is a national holiday observed on February 18, 2024, commemorating the end of the civil war and the formation of the country's armed forces in their current form.
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, 2024.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, March 29, 2024.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 1, 2024.
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. The holiday falls on April 10, 2024.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Sierra Leone, observed on April 27, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when Sierra Leone gained its independence from the United Kingdom on April 27, 1961.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. The holiday falls on June 17, 2024, and it honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
The Prophet's Birthday
The holiday, observed on September 16, 2024, 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 spending time in meditation.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2024, 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.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day and is widely known as a shopping holiday in some countries. It falls on December 26, 2024.
The following is the list of public holidays in Sierra Leone in 2024.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Armed Forces Day | Feb 18, 2024 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Armed Forces Day Holiday | Feb 19, 2024 | Monday | Observed |
| International Women's Day | Mar 08, 2024 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | Mar 29, 2024 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 01, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Apr 10, 2024 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Apr 27, 2024 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jun 17, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Sep 16, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2024 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2024 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Sierra Leone in 2024.
