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Public Holidays in Djibouti

There are certain days which have special importance for Djibouti in terms of remembrance, celebration or observance, called the Djibouti public holidays. The Djibouti public holidays could commemorate a special person or a historical event that is observed with great respect or it could be of a religious nature. The following list includes the national calendar of the Djibouti public holidays of 2019

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April 13: Al Isra et Al Mirague is celebrated as the day that the Holy Prophet ascended to the Heavens. This Djibouti public holiday is celebrated with great respect amongst most Muslims residing in Djibouti.
May 1: Labour Day is celebrated as the International Workers Day in Djibouti
June 15: Eid-Ul-Fitr is celebrated by the Muslims in Djibouti as the biggest and most celebrated Day in the Muslim calendar. This Djibouti public holiday marks the end of the Holy month of Ramadhan in which Muslims fasts during the day. There is no fixed day for this Djibouti public holiday as it changes every year and depends on the sighting of the moon. Muslims celebrate this day with great zeal and respect; they dress up nicely and meet their friends and family as well as remember the poor ones by giving charity.
June 27: Independence Day is celebrated as the National day in the list of the Djibouti public holidays.
August 21: Eid-Ul-Azha is celebrated as the second biggest Muslim festival after Eid-ul-Fitr. This Djibouti public holiday marks the religious obligation of Hajj which is observed by the Muslims following the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim. Muslims sacrifice an animal in the name of Allah in this Djibouti public holiday as a sign of obedience and gratitude to their God. This Djibouti public holiday is also dependent on the moon sighting
September 11: Awal Muharram is the beginning of the Islamic New Year which is based on the lunar Muslim Calendar
November 21: Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday is respectfully observed by Muslims as the day the Holy Prophet was bornjibouti
December 25: Christmas Day is celebrated by the Christians as their biggest and much-awaited festival.
Shops and official buildings might be closed on Djibouti Public Holidays if you are planning to visit the country during those days, so it is advised to please be mindful of it while planning your holiday.