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Public Holiday Nationwide

Ascension Day

Thursday, May 6, 2027
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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 06 Holiday
FRI 07 Bridge Day
SAT 08 Weekend
SUN 09 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 7

📣 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.