The Government of Sierra Leone has declared Friday, 20 March 2026, a nationwide public holiday in observance of the Feast of Eid-ul-Fitr, according to a public notice issued from State House in Freetown.
The notice stated that Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, will be observed across the country on Friday. As a result, the day has been declared a public holiday nationwide.
The announcement, dated 19 March 2026, was issued from State House, Tower Hill, Freetown, under the Office of the President.
Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important celebrations in the Islamic calendar and is widely observed in Sierra Leone, where Muslims make up a significant part of the population. The festival marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims around the world.
In Sierra Leone, Eid celebrations are typically marked by special prayers at mosques and open grounds, family gatherings, and acts of charity.
The declaration of a public holiday allows Muslims and other Sierra Leoneans to participate fully in the national observance.
The government’s notice confirms that the holiday will be observed nationwide on Friday.
