Uganda public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Uganda): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 1
Uganda public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 26 | Monday | Liberation Day |
| February 16 | Monday | Archbishop Janan Luwum Day |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| June 3 | Wednesday | Martyr's Day |
| June 9 | Tuesday | National Heroes Day |
| October 9 | Friday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- March 20 – March 223 days off · if you take Saturday March 21 off
- April 3 – April 64 days off · if you take Saturday April 4 off
- May 1 – May 33 days off · if you take Saturday May 2 off
- June 7 – June 93 days off · if you take Monday June 8 off
- October 9 – October 113 days off · if you take Saturday October 10 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| February 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
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 Uganda have in 2026?
Uganda has 14 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Uganda?
Next public holiday (Uganda): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Uganda has 1 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.