199 countries 39,402 visa rules 72,668 airports 7,028 languages 235 holiday calendars 1,260 news stories Visa data verified 13 Oct 2026
Free Passport Photo Maker
Travel photo of Sierra Leone

Public holidays · Africa · 2028

Flag of Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone has 9 national public holidays in 2028. 8 of them fall on a weekday and 1 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.

9
National public holidays · #185
8
On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
4
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Sierra Leone public holidays 2028 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
Weekend New Year's Day Next New Year's Day Public holiday
Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day Public holiday
International Women's Day International Women's Day Public holiday
Good Friday Good Friday Public holiday
Easter Monday Easter Monday Public holiday
Independence Day Independence Day Public holiday
Labour Day Labour Day Public holiday
Christmas Day Christmas Day Public holiday
St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day Public holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Sierra Leone holiday calendar 2028

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 1

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

February 1

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

March 1

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

April 3

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

May 1

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

June

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

July

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

August

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

September

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

October

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

November

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

December 2

MTWTFSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Long weekends in Sierra Leone 2028

4 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

3days

Fri 18 Feb – Sun 20 Feb

No leave needed

4days

Fri 14 Apr – Mon 17 Apr

No leave needed

5days

Thu 27 Apr – Mon 1 May

Take off Fri 28 Apr

4days

Sat 23 Dec – Tue 26 Dec

No leave needed

3days

Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan

No leave needed

Sierra Leone vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2028

Flag of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
9

Planning a trip to Sierra Leone?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Sierra Leone

How many public holidays does Sierra Leone have in 2028?

9 national public holidays. That ranks Sierra Leone #185 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.

How many long weekends are there in Sierra Leone in 2028?

4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 28 Apr) for 5 days in a row from 27 April.

Which Sierra Leone public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?

New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Sierra Leone?

April, with 3 national holidays: Good Friday, Easter Monday and Independence Day.