Easter Monday is a public holiday in Togo, celebrated the day after Easter Sunday. This day is celebrated by Christians across the country, and it is marked as a day of rest following the culmination of the Holy Week, Good Friday and the festivities of Easter Sunday. The date of Easter Monday changes every year as it depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox.
In Togo, much like in other Christian-majority nations, Easter Monday is a day for families and communities to come together. The day might include special church services, family meals and outdoor activities. Special dishes, often including traditional Togolese foods alongside Easter sweets and treats, are prepared and shared amongst family and loved ones. Traditional games and dances are other complementary activities to the festivity.
Despite the fact that it's a holiday of religious origin, Easter Monday in Togo is observed by both the Christian population and others who take advantage of the national holiday status of the day to rest and enjoy leisure time with family and friends. It marks the end of the Easter cycle, which begins with Lent, includes Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and concludes with Easter Monday, signaling the beginning of the return to ordinary time in the Christian calendar.