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Renovation Day

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

4-Day Block
THU 12 Holiday
FRI 13 Bridge Day
SAT 14 Weekend
SUN 15 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on March 13

📣 Traveler notes

Gabon is a Central African nation known for its diverse landscapes and wildlife, encompassing 13 national parks.

  • Independence Day (August 16–17) and Liberation Day (August 30) are major public holidays.
  • Christian and Muslim festivals (e.g., Eid, Easter, Christmas) are also observed public holidays.
  • Local people are generally reported to be friendly, respectful, and helpful to visitors.

About this holiday

Renovation Day marks the anniversary of the death of activist Martine Oulabou Mbadinga, a Gabonese teacher whose death following a police incident during a trade union march is credited with contributing to social reforms in Gabon.