Holidays and a brief introduction to Togo

Public holidays

New Year's Day: January 1. This day is a global holiday and the Togolese people also celebrate the New Year.
Independence Day: April 27. This is the most important national holiday in Togo, commemorating Togo's independence from French colonial rule in 1960.
Labor Day: May 1. Like other countries in the world, Togo also celebrates Labor Day to recognize the contributions of workers.
Martyrs' Day: June 21. This day is to commemorate the martyrs who died for Togo's independence.

Religious holidays

Easter: The date changes every year and is one of the most important Christian holidays.
Ascension Day: 40 days after Easter.
Advent: Begins in early December and lasts for four weeks. It is the preparation period for Christians to welcome Christmas.
Assumption of Mary: August 15.
Halloween: November 1.
Christmas: December 25.
Eid al-Fitr: An important Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Adha: An important Islamic festival that commemorates the sacrifice of the Prophet Ibrahim.

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