South Sudan public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (South Sudan): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 4
South Sudan public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 9 | Friday | Peace Agreement Day |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| March 21 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| May 16 | Saturday | SPLA Day |
| May 29 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| July 9 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| July 30 | Thursday | Martyrs Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 28 | Monday | Republic Day |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- December 31 – January 45 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 9 – January 113 days off
- May 29 – May 313 days off
- July 9 – July 124 days off · if you take Friday July 10 off
- July 30 – August 24 days off · if you take Friday July 31 off
- December 25 – December 284 days off
- December 31 – January 34 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| July 6 | Monday | Mother's Day |
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 South Sudan have in 2026?
South Sudan has 11 public holidays in 2026; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in South Sudan?
Next public holiday (South Sudan): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, South Sudan has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.