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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Friday, March 20, 2026
March 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
3-Day Block
FRI
20
Holiday
SAT
21
Weekend
SUN
22
Weekend
3-day weekend (March 20 – March 22)
📣 Traveler notes
Gabon is a Central African country known for its diverse landscapes and wildlife found across 13 national parks.
- Eid al-Fitr is an estimated public holiday.
- Independence Day: August 16-17, 1960 (Commemoration of former French rule).
- Liberation Day: August 30.
- Major religious festivals (Eid, Easter, Christmas) are observed public holidays.
- Local people are generally reported as being friendly, respectful, and helpful to visitors.
About this holiday
Eid al-Fitr is a major Muslim holiday; however, the provided details contain general cultural and geographical information for both the UAE and Gabon, not specific descriptions of the holiday.