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AFCON 2025 Victory: Senegal President Declares Paid Holiday Nationwide
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Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has declared Monday, 19 January 2026, a paid public holiday in celebration of the country’s victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The declaration followed Senegal’s title-winning performance in the final, which sparked widespread celebrations across Dakar and other major cities.
According to the presidency, the holiday is aimed at allowing citizens to fully participate in nationwide celebrations and honour the national team for their historic achievement.
Senegal’s latest AFCON triumph further reinforces the country’s growing status as a powerhouse in African football and marks another landmark moment for the Teranga Lions.
