Chad Travel Guide - Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period.

2008
1 Jan New Year's Day. 
24 Mar Easter Monday.
13 Apr National Day.
1 May Labour Day.
25 May Liberation of Africa (anniversary of the OAU's foundation).
11 Aug Independence Day. 
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
28 Nov Proclamation of the Republic.
1 Dec Day of Liberty and Democracy. 
9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Christmas Day.

2009
1 Jan New Year's Day. 
13 Apr Easter Monday.
13 Apr National Day.
1 May Labour Day.
25 May Liberation of Africa (anniversary of the OAU's foundation).
11 Aug Independence Day. 
21 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
28 Nov Proclamation of the Republic.
28 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
1 Dec Day of Liberty and Democracy. 
25 Dec Christmas Day.

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 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 Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.