Togo Calendar with Holidays 2026 – In 2026, the Togo calendar includes major national and religious holidays that mix civil pride, trust, and cultural beliefs. The year starts on Thursday, January 1, with New Year’s Day, followed by Mukti Day on Tuesday, January 12—one day that marks the release of the country from colonial rule. With strong Christian roots, Togo observes Easter Monday on Monday, April 6, Ascension Day on Thursday, May 14, and White Monday on Monday, May 25, providing meaningful pauses in the spring season.
Togo Calendar with Holidays 2026
Labor Day on Friday respects the contribution of May 1 workers, while Tabaraski (Eid al) in late May recognizes Islamic traditions, reminiscent of the official formation of the country on Independence Day, 1960, on Monday, April 27, after the first Eid al-Fitr (Korite) on Friday, March 20.
On Sunday, June 21, Mid-Eyer, Martyr’s Day, pays tribute to those who sacrificed for the history of Togo, which coincides with June Sankranti. On Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, November 1, on All Saints’ Day, the Estimates Day, the year reflects Christian celebrations in the year. The holiday calendar closes with Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, uniting families and communities.
Togo’s 2026 public holidays offer a specified period to the residents for remembering, worship, national festivals, and communal comfort—both explain spiritual heritage and national identity.
Togo Holiday Calendar 2026
Togo Holidays 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 13 | Tuesday | Liberation Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al‑Fitr (Korité) |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Independence Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al‑Adha (Tabaski) |
| June 21 | Sunday | Day of the Martyrs |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
- New Year’s Day—Jan 1: The Gregorian calendar marks the first day of the year.
- Liberation Day—Jan 13: The French celebrate Togo’s 1963 independence from colonial rule.
- Eid al-Fitr—Mar 20: Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan with prayer and feasts.
- Easter Monday—April 6: Christian holiday after Easter Sunday for rest and family.
- Independence Day—Apr 27: Reminds Togo of its freedom from France in 1960.
- Labor Day—May 1: His contribution to honoring workers and society.
- Ascension Day—May 14: Carrying Christian in Jesus’ heaven.
- White Monday—May 25: Public holiday after Pentecost for Christian rearing.
- Eid al-Adha—May 27: Islamic feast of sacrifice recalling Prophet Ibrahim.
- Martyrs Day—Jun 21: Honors those who die for Togo’s freedom.
- Mary’s recognition—Aug 15: Mary’s Catholic festival is being accepted in heaven.
- All Saints’ Day—Nov. 1: Misses all saints and departed souls.
- Christmas Day—DEC25: Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.