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When is Freedom Day 2026?
Freedom Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Tuesday, March 31, 2026 and the last is Monday, August 3, 2026, across 5 countries.
Freedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa
See March 31 on the world mapFreedom Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇲🇹 MaltaJum il-Ħelsien | March 31Tuesday |
| 🇵🇹 PortugalDia da Liberdade | April 25Saturday |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | April 27Monday |
| 🇸🇷 Suriname | July 1Wednesday |
| 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | August 3Monday |
Questions about Freedom Day
- When is Freedom Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on March 31, April 25, April 27, July 1 and August 3. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Freedom Day?
- Freedom Day is marked in 5 countries: Equatorial Guinea, Malta, Portugal, South Africa and Suriname.
- Is Freedom Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Equatorial Guinea, Malta, Portugal, South Africa and Suriname. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Good Friday April 3
- Easter Monday April 6
- Independence Day January 1
- Easter Sunday April 5
- Mother's Day February 8
- Eid al-Fitr March 18
- Holy Saturday April 4
- Maundy Thursday April 2
- Daylight Saving Time starts March 8
- Daylight Saving Time ends April 5
- Children's Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4