Uganda public holidays 2026
16 public holidays in 2026. Next: Christmas Day, December 25.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | General Elections |
| Jan 16 | Friday | General Elections |
| Jan 26 | Monday | NRM Liberation Day |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | Women's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Jun 3 | Wednesday | Uganda Martyrs' Day |
| Jun 9 | Tuesday | National Heroes' Day |
| Oct 9 | Friday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Dates marked estimated can change once they’re announced.
Arrangements can change, so check the government’s notice for anything official.
Holiday data: vacanza/holidays 0.107 (MIT)