Djibouti Public Holidays 2030
Djibouti 2030 public holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha dates & national days.
Weekend Days: Friday & Saturday
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030-01-01 | Tuesday, January 1, 2030 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2030-02-04 | Monday, February 4, 2030 | Eid al-Fitr (2 days) | Religious |
| 2030-05-01 | Wednesday, May 1, 2030 | Labour Day | National |
| 2030-04-13 | Saturday, April 13, 2030 | Eid al-Adha (2 days) | Religious |
| 2030-06-27 | Thursday, June 27, 2030 | Independence Day | National |
| 2030-07-13 | Saturday, July 13, 2030 | Prophet's Birthday | Religious |
2030 Holiday Summary
Total public holidays: 6
National holidays: 3
Religious holidays: 3
Weekend days: Friday & Saturday
About Public Holidays in Djibouti
Djibouti's public holiday calendar reflects its unique identity at the crossroads of Arab and African culture. Independence Day on 27 June is the foremost national holiday, marking Djibouti's independence from France in 1977. Islamic religious holidays follow the Hijri calendar and include Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, the Prophet's Birthday, and the Islamic New Year. Djibouti's strategic position at the Bab-el-Mandeb strait makes it a significant commercial hub, and its official holiday calendar is relatively compact, supporting a business-friendly environment for the many international organisations and military bases hosted in the country. Djibouti's economy is anchored by its strategic location at the Bab el-Mandeb strait, with port services, maritime logistics, and foreign military bases as major revenue sources alongside services and trade. The standard work week runs Sunday through Thursday with the weekend on Friday and Saturday. Islamic holidays such as Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha shift dates each year according to the lunar Hijri calendar.
Practical Information for Residents and Visitors
- Government offices close on all officially declared public holidays.
- Djiboutian Labour Law entitles private sector employees to paid leave on public holidays.
- Independence Day is celebrated nationally with official and public events.
- Islamic holiday dates are determined by official moon sighting and may shift by one day.
Public Holiday Details 2030
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.