The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in the Central African Republic.
Incumbents
President: Faustin-Archange Touadéra Prime Minister: Félix Moloua
Events
19 January – The Constitutional Court validates President Faustin-Archange Touadéra's victory in the 2025 Central African general election. 12 March – Eight people are killed when an artisanal mine collapses in Nourroum, Ouham-Pendé. 16 June – The Special Criminal Court in Bangui begins the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé, on charges of crimes against humanity, murder, enforced disappearances, rape committed by members of his Presidential Guard, and torture. 13 August – The French Foreign Ministry opens disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic, Bruno Foucher, following allegations that he brought around 30 young women to his official residence in Bangui between January 2024 and March 2026. 19 August – 2026 Zamboye mine collapse: At least 100 people are killed when an artisanal gold mine collapses due to a landslide in Zamboye, near Baboua. 23 September – The International Criminal Court convicts former Seleka commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity during his administration of running a detention facility in Bangui during the Central African Republic Civil War in 2013.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 29 March – Barthelemy Boganda Day 30 March – Korité 6 April – Easter Monday 1 May – Labour Day 14 May – Ascension Day 25 May – Whit Monday 6 June – Tabaski 30 June – General Prayer Day 13 August – Independence Day 15 August – Assumption Day 1 November – All Saints' Day 1 December – National Day 25 December – Christmas Day See also
African Continental Free Trade Area Community of Sahel–Saharan States
References
External links Online calendar