Grand Magal (Touba)
Season or date: Around 18th of Safar in the Islamic calendar
The largest pilgrimage festival of the Murid brotherhood. Millions gather in Touba from across the nation.
Festivals in Senegal
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Dakar Art Biennale (Dak'Art)
Season or date: Biennial in May
One of Africa's largest international contemporary art exhibitions held throughout Dakar.
Saint-Louis Jazz Festival
Season or date: Late May
A world-renowned jazz and fusion festival with all-night music.
Casamance Carnival
Season or date: February
Costume parades and traditional dances centered in Ziguinchor.
Tabaski (Eid al-Adha)
Season or date: 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar
The largest Islamic event where livestock is slaughtered and families celebrate.
Gorée Island Memorial Ceremony
Season or date: August 23 (International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade)
Ceremony commemorating victims of the slave trade and praying for peace.
Saint-Louis International Kite Festival
Season or date: December
Colorful kite competitions utilizing the winds of the Senegal River estuary.
Pink Lake Regatta
Season or date: January
Hand-paddled boat races on the salt lake Retba.
Dakar Fashion Week
Season or date: June
West African designers showcase their new collections.
National Sports Week
Season or date: November
Simultaneous soccer and Senegalese wrestling tournaments held nationwide.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Independence Day (April 4)
- Labour Day (May 1)
- Ascension Day
- Tabaski
- Korite (End of Ramadan)
- Prophet's Birthday (Gamou)
- Christmas