Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 21 Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). Feb 11 Youth Day. Mar 25-28 Easter. Apr 21 Eid Milad Nnabi (Prophet’s Anniversary). May 1 Labour Day. May 5 Ascension. May 20 National Day. May 21 Sheep Festival. Aug 15 Assumption. Oct 1 Unification Day. Nov 3-5 Djoulde Soumae (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 13 Eid Al Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). Feb 11 Youth Day. Apr 11 Eid Milad Nnabi (Prophet’s Anniversary). Apr 14-17 Easter. May 1 Labour Day. May 20 National Day. May 21 Sheep Festival. May 25 Ascension. Aug 15 Assumption. Oct 1 Unification Day. Oct 22-24 Djoulde Soumae (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas.
Note
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Djoulde Soumae (Eid al-Fitr), Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Djoulde Soumae itself. Djoulde Soumae may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.
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