Somalia public holidays 2026
- Public holidays
- 8
- On a weekend
- 0
- Long weekends
- 3
Somalia public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| June 25 | Thursday | Day of Ashura |
| June 26 | Friday | Independence of British Somaliland |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- June 25 – June 284 days off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Somalia have in 2026?
Somalia has 8 public holidays in 2026; 0 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Somalia has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.