New Year's Day National
New Year's Day on 1 January marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year. It is an official day off in Comoros, reflecting the Gregorian calendar's role in government and business.
Comoros Public Holidays 2026
Official Calendar
Complete Guide to Islamic Holidays, National Days & Work Schedule in Comoros
Comoros Public Holidays List 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day | Hijri date | Days off | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday | 12 Rajab 1447 AH | 1 day | National | |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday | 27 Rajab 1447 AH | 1 day | Religious | |
| Cheikh Al Maarouf Day | Wednesday | 29 Ramadan 1447 AH | 1 day | Religious | |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday | 1 Shawwal 1447 AH | 3 days (20 March – 22 March) | Religious | |
| Labour Day | Friday | 14 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH | 1 day | National | |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH | 2 days (27 May – 28 May) | Religious | |
| Islamic New Year | Tuesday | 1 Muharram 1448 AH | 1 day | Religious | |
| Independence Day | Monday | 21 Muharram 1448 AH | 1 day | National | |
| Prophet's Birthday | Tuesday | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH | 1 day | Religious |
Weekend days: Friday and Saturday
Note: Religious holiday dates may vary based on moon sighting and could change by one day. Please check official sources for confirmation.
Long Weekends 2026
Plan your vacations! There are 3 long weekends this year where public holidays connect with regular weekend days.
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3 days off 1 January – 3 January
New Year's Day
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3 days off 20 March – 22 March
Eid al-Fitr
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4 days off 27 May – 30 May
Eid al-Adha
Comoros Calendar 2026
Public holiday Weekend
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — New Year's Day | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 — Isra and Mi'raj | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- 1 January New Year's Day
- 16 January Isra and Mi'raj
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 — Cheikh Al Maarouf Day | 19 | 20 — Eid al-Fitr | 21 — Eid al-Fitr |
| 22 — Eid al-Fitr | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 |
- 18 March Cheikh Al Maarouf Day
- 20 March Eid al-Fitr
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Labour Day | 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 — Eid al-Adha | 28 — Eid al-Adha | 29 | 30 |
| 31 |
- 1 May Labour Day
- 27 May Eid al-Adha
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 — Islamic New Year | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 |
- 16 June Islamic New Year
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 — Independence Day | 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 |
- 6 July Independence Day
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 — Prophet's Birthday | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
- 25 August Prophet's Birthday
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 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 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 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 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Religious Holidays
- Based on Islamic (Hijri) calendar
- May vary based on moon sighting
- Move about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year
National Holidays
- Fixed dates every year
- Celebrate historical events
- Usually single-day observances
2026 Holiday Summary
- Total public holidays
- 9
- National holidays
- 3
- Religious holidays
- 6
- Total days off
- 12
- Long weekends
- 3
- Weekend days
- Friday and Saturday
About Public Holidays in Comoros
Comoros observes a combination of national independence celebrations and Islamic religious holidays, reflecting its identity as the southernmost Arab Muslim state in the Indian Ocean. Independence Day on 6 July marks Comoros' independence from France in 1975 and is the country's principal national holiday. Islamic holidays are central to Comorian social life; Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday are observed with significant community celebrations rooted in the country's deeply Islamic cultural traditions. The Comoros islands observe Friday and Saturday as the official weekend, consistent with Islamic tradition. Comoros' economy is based on agriculture — particularly vanilla, cloves, and perfume essences — alongside fishing, remittances from the diaspora, and eco-tourism. Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday dates shift annually according to the lunar Hijri calendar.
Practical Information for Residents and Visitors
- Government institutions close on all officially declared public holidays.
- Private sector employees are entitled to paid leave on public holidays.
- Islamic holidays hold central social importance and are celebrated at community level.
- Religious holiday dates follow moon sighting confirmation and may shift by one day.
Official source: Government of Comoros
Public Holiday Details 2026
Isra and Mi'raj Religious
Isra and Mi'raj, on 27 Rajab, commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens. In Comoros it is an official day off, sometimes moved to the start or end of the working week.
Cheikh Al Maarouf Day Religious
This holiday commemorates Sayyid Muhammad Al Maarouf, a revered Sufi scholar of the Comoros.
Eid al-Fitr Religious
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and falls on 1 Shawwal in the Hijri calendar. Families attend the Eid prayer in the morning, visit relatives and exchange gifts, and children traditionally receive Eidiya money. The exact start is confirmed by moon sighting, so the date can move by one day. See Eid 2026 dates for all Arab countries.
Labour Day National
Labour Day on 1 May honours workers and the labour movement. In Comoros government offices, banks and most businesses close for the day.
Eid al-Adha Religious
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice, begins on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the day after pilgrims stand at Mount Arafat during the Hajj. Muslims perform the Eid prayer and many sacrifice a sheep or other livestock, sharing the meat with family, neighbours and those in need. It is the longest public holiday of the year in most Arab countries. See Eid 2026 dates for all Arab countries.
Islamic New Year Religious
The Islamic New Year (Ras al-Sana al-Hijriya) falls on 1 Muharram and marks the start of a new Hijri year, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is a quiet, reflective holiday rather than a festive one.
Independence Day National
Independence Day celebrates the day Comoros gained its independence. It is marked with official ceremonies, flag raising, and public celebrations across the country.
Prophet's Birthday Religious
Al-Mawlid al-Nabawi commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on 12 Rabi al-Awwal. In Comoros it is an official holiday, often marked with religious lectures, poetry recitals in praise of the Prophet and traditional sweets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Comoros have in 2026?
Comoros has 9 public holidays in 2026: 3 national and 6 religious, adding up to about 12 days off.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026 in Comoros?
Eid al-Fitr in Comoros falls on Friday, 20 March 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447 AH), with 3 days off (20 March to 22 March).
When is Eid al-Adha 2026 in Comoros?
Eid al-Adha in Comoros falls on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH), with 2 days off (27 May to 28 May).
What are the weekend days in Comoros?
The official weekend in Comoros is Friday and Saturday.
How many long weekends are there in Comoros in 2026?
There are 3 long weekends where public holidays connect with the weekend. The longest is 4 days, from 27 May to 30 May.