12 official public holidays in 2025, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Errol Barrow Day
Tuesday, January 21
From Saturday, January 18 to Tuesday, January 21 · 1 day of leave
Good Friday
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Easter Monday
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
National Heroes' Day
Monday, April 28
From Saturday, April 26 to Monday, April 28
Labour Day
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Whit Monday
Monday, June 9
From Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
Emancipation Day
Friday, August 1
From Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3
Kadooment Day
Monday, August 4
From Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 4
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Boxing Day
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.