Independence Day
Season or date: August 11
National parade and celebration commemorating 1960 independence.
Festivals in Chad
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
National Day
Season or date: April 13
Memorial day recalling 1975 political change and calling for national unity.
Grand Marché Festival
Season or date: December
Year-end shopping and cultural event at capital N'Djamena's grand market.
Zakouma Safari Week
Season or date: February
Wildlife observation and traditional music shows in dry-season Zakouma National Park.
Sahel Music Festival
Season or date: November
Country's largest music festival featuring balafon and kakaki.
International Women's Day
Season or date: March 8
Parades and symposiums celebrating women's social participation held in various regions.
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Season or date: 10th of Dhul Hijjah, Islamic calendar
Islam's greatest festival where families gather to slaughter and share animals.
Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast)
Season or date: End of Ramadan
Celebration sharing feasts marking end of fasting month.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- International Women's Day
- National Day
- Labor Day
- Africa Day
- Independence Day
- Republic Day
- Eid al-Adha
- Eid al-Fitr