Africa · ISO UG
Uganda Public Holidays
Public holidays for 2026 and 2027.
Last verified
2026 Holiday Calendar
May 2026
Holidays in May
- 1FriVariable
Labour Day
- 27WedFixed
Eid al-Adha
All public holidays in Uganda, 2026
- Jan1Variable
New Year's Day
Thu · January 1, 2026
- Jan26Variable
Liberation Day
Mon · January 26, 2026
- Feb16Variable
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Mon · February 16, 2026
- Mar8Variable
International Women's Day
Sun · March 8, 2026
Falls on a weekend - Mar20Fixed
Eid al-Fitr
Fri · March 20, 2026
- Apr3Variable
Good Friday
Fri · April 3, 2026
- Apr6Variable
Easter Monday
Mon · April 6, 2026
- May1Variable
Labour Day
Fri · May 1, 2026
- May27Fixed
Eid al-Adha
Wed · May 27, 2026
- Jun3Variable
Martyrs' Day
Wed · June 3, 2026
- Jun9Variable
National Heroes' Day
Tue · June 9, 2026
- Oct9Variable
Independence Day
Fri · October 9, 2026
- Dec25Variable
Christmas Day
Fri · December 25, 2026
- Dec26Variable
Boxing Day
Sat · December 26, 2026
Falls on a weekend
Coming up: Uganda 2027
- Jan1
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
- Jan26
Liberation Day
January 26, 2027
- Feb16
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
February 16, 2027
- Mar8
International Women's Day
March 8, 2027
- Mar26
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
About public holidays in Uganda
Uganda observes 14 public holidays in 2026. These include national holidays, religious observances, and commemorative days on which government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are closed.
Data on this page is sourced from official government publications and updated annually. Variable holidays — such as Easter, Eid, and other religious observances — are calculated on their respective calendars and may shift by 1–2 days depending on official announcements.
When a public holiday in Uganda falls on a Saturday or Sunday, many employers observe a substitute day off the following Monday or preceding Friday — though practice varies by employer and sector.