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Calendar April 2024 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in Sierra Leone 2024
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Mon | New Year's Day | National |
| February 18, 2024 | Sun | Armed Forces Day | National |
| February 19, 2024 | Mon | Armed Forces Day (observed) | National |
| March 8, 2024 | Fri | International Women's Day | National |
| March 29, 2024 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 1, 2024 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| April 10, 2024 | Wed | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| April 27, 2024 | Sat | Independence Day | National |
| April 29, 2024 | Mon | Independence Day (observed) | National |
| May 1, 2024 | Wed | International Worker's Day | National |
| June 16, 2024 | Sun | Eid al-Adha | National |
| June 17, 2024 | Mon | Eid al-Adha (observed) | National |
| September 15, 2024 | Sun | Prophet's Birthday | National |
| September 16, 2024 | Mon | Prophet's Birthday (observed) | National |
| December 25, 2024 | Wed | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2024 | Thu | Boxing Day | National |
About Public Holidays in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone's holidays blend Christian, Muslim and national traditions. Independence Day on April 27 marks the 1961 break from Britain, and the country observes Christmas, Easter and Good Friday alongside the two Eids and the Prophet's birthday. The country's powerful traditions — the secret societies of the Mende and Temne peoples, the famous banana-cake dancing of the holidays, and the vibrant street culture of Freetown — give its festivals a distinctive West African character.
In April 2024 there are 4 public holidays: Easter Monday, Eid al-Fitr, Independence Day, Independence Day (observed). In 2024, Sierra Leone observes 16 public holidays including 16 national, of which 4 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in Sierra Leone 2024
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