Optical connector

An optical connector, comprising:

• two ferrules each having a first end, each ferrule having an optical fiber with a tip of the optical fiber inserted through the first end;
• two holders each having a flange, and each flange being located on an outer circumferential surface of a corresponding one of the two ferrules at the first end;
• a sleeve having tubular two ends through which second ends of the two ferrules are inserted into the sleeve, the sleeve causing end faces of the optical fibers to face each other and the second ends of the ferrules to abut against each other;
• and
• a pressing member fitted between the two holders along the sleeve, the pressing member including two pressing portions in contact with surfaces of the flanges opposite to the sleeve, the pressing portions pressing the two holders toward the sleeve,
• wherein the pressing member has a longitudinal opening with which the pressing member is fitted to cover a joint between the two holders along the sleeve, and has, between the two pressing portions, at least one first slit extending from a position opposite to the opening toward the opening, and at least one second slit separated longitudinally from the at least one first slit and extending from a position adjacent to the opening toward a position away from the opening.