Uganda public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Uganda. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | General Elections |
| January 16, 2026 | Friday | General Elections |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | NRM Liberation Day |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day |
| March 8, 2026 | Sunday | Women's Day |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| June 3, 2026 | Wednesday | Uganda Martyrs' Day |
| June 9, 2026 | Tuesday | National Heroes' Day |
| October 9, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 26, 2027 | Tuesday | NRM Liberation Day |
| February 16, 2027 | Tuesday | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day |
| March 8, 2027 | Monday | Women's Day |
| March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 16, 2027 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| June 3, 2027 | Thursday | Uganda Martyrs' Day |
| June 9, 2027 | Wednesday | National Heroes' Day |
| October 9, 2027 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Uganda have in 2026?
16 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Uganda?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Uganda holiday?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How do I check Uganda business days in code?
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