Easter Monday in the Central African Republic
Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is a national holiday in the Central African Republic.[1][2]
A Christian holiday in a secular state
Easter Monday belongs to the Christian Easter period. In the Central African Republic, its place on the national calendar gives the observance public recognition alongside Christian holidays such as Ascension Day, Pentecost Monday, All Saints’ Day and Christmas, which the U.S. State Department also described as national holidays.[1]
The country’s constitution describes the Central African Republic as a secular state, guarantees freedom of conscience and worship, and assigns public holidays and legal festivals to lawmaking. This constitutional framework helps explain how a Christian observance can have national recognition without making religious observance compulsory for residents.[3]
What the public record confirms
The Central African Republic government observes Easter Monday as a national holiday. Catholicism and Protestant Christianity are dominant religious groups in the country’s central, western and southern regions, and Muslim communities are also present.[1][2]
The Central African Republic is a secular state, and its constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and worship.[3]
Planning around the holiday
Easter Monday is a national holiday, so check opening hours with government offices and banks before you go. The French government’s Bangui visa-service page also lists it among its 2025 holiday closures.[1][4]
For other services, travelers should check directly with the office, business or transport provider they plan to use. Check opening hours and transport arrangements with each provider. Check with the relevant authority about substitute days and paid leave.[1][4]
Frequently asked questions
Is Easter Monday a national holiday in the Central African Republic?
A U.S. State Department report describes the government as observing Easter Monday as a national holiday. Check employment rules for the day with the relevant authority.[1]
Does everyone have the day off, and is it paid?
Will offices, banks, shops and transport be open?
The French government’s Bangui visa-service page lists Easter Monday among its holiday closures. Check opening hours with each office, bank, shop or transport provider.[4]
Sources and references
Sources used for Easter Monday in Central African Republic:
- Central African Republic- U.S. Department of State
- 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom: Central African Republic- U.S. Department of State
- Constitution de la République Centrafricaine- WIPO Lex
- Centrafricaine (république) - France-Visas- French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs