Global Holiday Guide

Freedom Day

Freedom Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.

March 31, 2026 Tuesday Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.

Freedom Day Dates

2026 March 31, 2026 Tuesday 1 country: Malta

2026 April 25, 2026 Saturday 1 country: Portugal

2026 April 27, 2026 Monday 1 country: South Africa

2027 March 31, 2027 Wednesday 1 country: Malta

2027 April 25, 2027 Sunday 1 country: Portugal

2027 April 27, 2027 Tuesday 1 country: South Africa

2028 March 31, 2028 Friday 1 country: Malta

2028 April 25, 2028 Tuesday 1 country: Portugal

2028 April 27, 2028 Thursday 1 country: South Africa

Countries That Observe Freedom Day

Malta Portugal South Africa

Public Holiday Status

Countries represented3

Public holiday3

Bank holiday0

Office holiday0

School holiday0

Status varies by country and year. Of 3 countries represented in the available data, 3 have at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.

About Freedom Day

Freedom Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Freedom Day?

The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.

Is Freedom Day a public holiday?

Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.

Which countries observe Freedom Day?

The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.