TIME
GMT all year.
ELECTRICITY
220 Volts AC 50 Hz
OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS
Sierra Leone Government
celebrates Islamic, Christian and National Holidays.
| Independence Day |
27th April |
| Good Friday and Easter Monday |
** |
| New Year's Day |
1st January |
| Christmas Day |
25th December |
| Boxing Day |
26th December |
|
Eid-Ul-Fitri |
** |
| Moulid Ul Nabi |
** |
| Eid Ul Adha |
** |
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Holidays
marked with ** are lunar and change every year
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HOW TO DRESS
Casual, lightweight and informal clothing is appropriate for day and evening.
Cotton is recommended. For business meetings and with Government Officials,
men should wear a lightweight or tropical suit and tie, women a lightweight
suit or equivalent. National, Lounge suit or uniform is required for official
and diplomatic functions.
For
the rainy season, wet wear apparel is recommended. A light sweater or
jacket might be used in the evenings during the harmattan period from
November to February. Don't forget your beachwear, comfortable walking
shoes and sports equipment.
CLIMATE
Sierra Leone is a tropical country with temperatures averaging around
26oC (85oF). There are two distinct seasons. November to April is the
dry season and the best holiday weather. May to October is the wet season.
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