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Ascension Day

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
THU 14 Holiday
FRI 15 Bridge Day
SAT 16 Weekend
SUN 17 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 15

📣 Traveler notes

Gabon is a Central African nation with diverse landscapes and wildlife, featuring 13 national parks.

  • Independence Day: August 16-17, 1960
  • Liberation Day: August 30
  • Major Christian and Muslim festivals (e.g., Eid, Easter, Christmas) are public holidays.
  • The local population is generally considered friendly, respectful, and helpful to visitors.

About this holiday

Information regarding Ascension Day in Gabon for 2026.