Public Holiday Calendar Guide for Comoros
Comoros’ national holiday decree groups public holidays into religious and civic categories, including Muslim New Year, Independence Day and the anniversary of UN admission.[1] The Labour Code requires weekly rest of at least 24 consecutive hours, normally on Sunday or Friday.[2]
The Official Holiday List
A presidential decree lists religious and civic holidays as non-working and paid across the country. It allows exceptions for workplaces that cannot stop, and says any additional holiday requires a separate decree.[1]
Islamic Holidays
The decree lists the first day of the Muslim year, the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, three days following the 29th day of Ramadan, and Eid al-Kabir and the following day as religious holidays.[1]
These observances do not have fixed Gregorian dates. In a presidential address for Eid al-Fitr, the President said the Grand Mufti had confirmed the crescent marking Ramadan’s end, illustrating how the timing of religious observances is determined.[3]
Independence Day
The decree lists 6 July as Independence Day and 7 July as the following holiday. A presidential address identifies 6 July 1975 as the date Comoros attained independence.[1][3]
12 November and Maore Day
The decree lists 12 November as the anniversary of Comoros’ admission to the United Nations. A Presidency report calls a commemoration held on that date the National Maore Day and describes it as connected with territorial integrity.[1][4]
Weekly Rest and Planning
Under the Labour Code, weekly rest is compulsory and lasts at least 24 consecutive hours. It normally falls on Sunday or Friday, though regulations may provide exceptions for certain occupations and arrangements.[2]
The decree allows workplaces that cannot interrupt their activities to operate on public holidays. Check with employers and service providers about opening hours around holiday dates.[1]
Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Comoros
Which civic holidays does the decree list?
It lists New Year’s Day on 1 January, National Reconciliation Day on 17 February, Labour Day on 1 May, Independence Day on 6 July and the following day, and 12 November, the anniversary of UN admission.[1]
Which Islamic holidays are included?
The decree lists Muslim New Year, the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, three days following the 29th day of Ramadan, and Eid al-Kabir and the following day.[1]
Does Muslim New Year fall on the same Gregorian date each year?
What does Independence Day commemorate?
Is Maore Day listed as a separate public holiday?
When is weekly rest normally taken?
The Labour Code says weekly rest is compulsory, lasts at least 24 consecutive hours, and is normally taken on Sunday or Friday. It allows for specified exceptions.[2]
Sources
- Décret N°25-147PR du 19 déc 2025 fixant la liste des jours fériés, chômés et payés en Union des Comores- Présidence de l’Union des Comores (decree; hosted by Munganyo)
- Code du Travail 2012- Ministère de la Justice, des affaires islamiques, et de la fonction publique, chargé des droits de l’Homme, de la transparence et des administrations publiques
- Discours de Son Excellence Monsieur AZALI Assoumani Président de l’Union des Comores à l’occasion de l’Aïd-El-Fitr 1437 et du 41ème anniversaire de l’indépendance du pays- Présidence de l’Union des Comores
- Célébration De La Journée Nationale Maoré- Présidence de l’Union des Comores