Independence Day Parade
Season or date: August 16–17
Military parade and ethnic dances held on Libreville boulevard.
Festivals in Gabon
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Loango Coast Whale Watching Festival
Season or date: July
Environmental festival coinciding with whale migration at Loango National Park.
Mayombe Cultural Week
Season or date: June
Held throughout Ngounié Province, showcasing Punu ethnic dances and mask dramas.
Nyanga Marine Festival
Season or date: November
Fishermen''s thanksgiving and canoe races held in Tchibanga.
Mvet International Music Festival
Season or date: December
Gathering of masters of traditional string instrument mvet.
Libreville International Marathon
Season or date: First week of December
International road race through city streets.
Fang New Year Ritual "Bikutsi"
Season or date: January
Rite of passage honoring ancestors with drums and dance.
Libreville Book Fair
Season or date: May
Literary event gathering Francophone writers.
Akanda Migratory Bird Festival
Season or date: September
Bird watching week at Akanda National Park.
Saint Michael Cathedral Choral Festival
Season or date: Before Easter
Religious music festival where national choirs compete.
Public holidays
- New Year''s Day
- Easter
- May Day
- Pentecost
- Assumption of Mary
- Independence Day
- All Saints'' Day
- Christmas
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha