2026 in Chad

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The following events occurred in Chad in the year 2026.

Incumbents

• President: Mahamat Déby
• Prime Minister: Allamaye Halina
• Vice President: vacant

Events

• 13 January – Three soldiers and three rebels are killed in clashes between the army and the Movement for Peace, Reconstruction and Development (MPRD) in Korbol, Moyen-Chari. ^[1]
• 15 January – The Sudan-based Rapid Support Forces carry out a cross-border attack into Chad, killing seven Chadian soldiers at the Birak garrison near Tiné Djagaraba. ^{[2] [3]}
• 16 January – President Mahamat Deby is awarded the 2026 African Peace Prize for his efforts in managing the country's political transition and accepting refugees from the Sudanese civil war (2023–present). ^[4]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Chad

Source: ^[5]

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 8 March – International Women's Day
• 30 March – Eid al-Fitr
• 21 April – Easter Monday
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 6 June – Eid al-Adha
• 11 August – Independence Day
• 4 September – The Prophet's Birthday
• 1 November – All Saints' Day
• 28 November – Republic Day
• 1 December – Freedom and Democracy Day
• 25 December – Christmas Day

References

1. "Chad: at least six killed in fighting between rebel group and armed forces". Africanews. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
2. "RSF attacks Chadian army camp near Sudan border". Sudan Tribune . 2026-01-16. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
3. "Chad: 7 soldiers killed in reported clash at Sudanese border with RSF". Africanews . 2026-01-16. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
4. "Chad's Déby wins 2026 African Peace Prize for role in Sudan refugee crisis". Africanews . 2026-01-16. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
5. "Chad Public Holidays 2025". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 12 December 2024.

External links

• Online calendar

• 2020s portal