This is a list of holidays in Sierra Leone.List National holidays are non-working days only, and employers have to give workers the day off but they do not have to pay them. Businesses are not required to close.
Public holidays Date Name DescriptionJanuary 1 New Year's Day February 18 Armed Forces Day In 2002 President Alhaji Ahmad Tejan Kabbah officially declared the End of the Sierra Leone Civil WarMarch 8 International Women's Day Women's DayApril 27 Independence Day From the United Kingdom, 1961May 1 Labour Day International Workers' DayDecember 25 Christmas Day December 26 Boxing Day Friday of Holy WeekMarch or April Good Friday Crucifixion of JesusMonday after EasterMarch or April Easter Monday Christian Feast of the Resurrection1 Shawwal Korité End of Ramadan, Muslim Breaking of the Fast10 Dhu al-Hijjah Tabaski Muslim Feast of the Sacrifice12 Rabi' al-awwal Mawlid Prophet Mohammed's Birthday
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