Festivals and Public Holidays in Mali
It’s always nice to combine few sightseeing places with some cultural events while travelling. Mali as a few number of interesting festivals and national holidays are always a reason to party so you might want to join and celebrate.
Festivals in Mali
Dogon Countries Mask Cerimonies
April to May
Bozo Fishing Celebrations
February
Marionette Festival in Diarabougou
November
Markala Fulani Cattle Crossing
December to January
Bamako Biennal Sport and Cultural Event
September in even years
Essakane Festival in the Desert
(www.festival-au-desert.com)
January
Festival Andéramboukane
(Mali – Niger border)
January
Festival Sur le Niger
February
Public Holidays in Mali in 2009
- 1 January – New Year’s Day
- 20 January – Armed Forces’ Day
- 9 March – Mawloud (Prophet’s Birthday)
- 10 April – Easter Monday
- 13 April – Day of Democracy
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 25 May – Africa Day
- 22 September – Independence Day
- 21 September – Korité (End of Ramadan)
- 28 November – Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice)
- 25 December – Christmas Day
