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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Renovation Day
Thursday, March 12, 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.