Djibouti Public Holidays

This article introduces Djibouti's public holidays, which may affect the progress of freight.

New Year's Day: January 1st. Celebrates the start of the new year.

Al Isra'a wal Mi'raj: February 8th. Commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's nighttime journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent to heaven.

Eid al-Fitr: April 10th and 11th. Marks the end of Ramadan, the month-long Islamic fasting period.

Labor Day: May 1st. Celebrates the international labor movement.

Arafat Day: June 17th. The most important day of the Hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims gather on Mount Arafat to seek forgiveness from God.

Eid al-Adha: June 27th. Commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God.

Independence Day: June 27th. Celebrates the anniversary of Djibouti's independence from France in 1977.

Islamic New Year: August 26th. Marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar year.

Christmas Day: December 25th. Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.