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When is Africa Day 2026?
Africa Day 2026 is on Monday, May 25, 2026. It's marked in 7 countries, including Gambia, Guinea, Lesotho, Mali and Mauritania.
Africa Day is a public holiday in The Gambia
See May 25 on the world mapAfrica Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | May 25Monday |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | May 25Monday |
| 🇱🇸 Lesotho | May 25Monday |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | May 25Monday |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | May 25Monday |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | May 25Monday |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | May 25Monday |
Questions about Africa Day
- When is Africa Day in 2026?
- Africa Day is on Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Africa Day?
- Africa Day is marked in 7 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Lesotho, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
- Is Africa Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Gambia, Guinea, Lesotho, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Ascension Day May 14
- Labor Day April 30
- Whit Monday May 25
- Eid al-Adha May 25
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Pentecost May 24
- Pentecost Monday May 25
- Pentecost Sunday May 24