Senegal declared a national holiday Jan. 19, 2026, after winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco in a controversial match.

On January 19, 2026, Senegal announced a paid national holiday to commemorate winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final 1-0 over Morocco and winning its second title in three competitions. A disputed penalty awarded to Morocco via VAR, a disallowed Senegalese goal, and a 17-minute delay due to Senegal's players walking off in protest were among the controversial aspects of the Rabat match. Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy stopped a Panenka penalty by Brahim Diaz, and Pape Gueye scored the game-winning goal in extra time. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye celebrated the victory as a national victory, calling for unity and dignity.