14 official public holidays in 2025, with 9 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.
Armed Forces Day
Monday, January 20
From Saturday, January 18 to Monday, January 20
Martyrs' Day
Tuesday, March 25
From Saturday, March 22 to Tuesday, March 25 · 1 day of leave
Easter Monday
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
Workers' Day
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Tabaski (Roughly Date)
Friday, June 6
From Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8
Mawloud (Roughly Date)
Thursday, September 4
From Thursday, September 4 to Sunday, September 7 · 1 day of leave
Baptism of the Prophet (Roughly Date)
Thursday, September 11
From Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14 · 1 day of leave
Independence Day
Monday, September 22
From Saturday, September 20 to Monday, September 22
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.