Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Uganda
Uganda has 11 long weekends in 2026 and 7 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday off around Good Friday for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
11
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Martyrs' Day
Sat 30 May – Wed 3 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 5d
National Heroes' Day
Sat 5 Jun – Wed 9 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays in Uganda 2026
All 14 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Uganda 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Uganda 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Uganda 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Uganda have in 2026?
Uganda has 11 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Uganda have in 2027?
Uganda has 7 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Uganda?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Good Friday & Easter Monday (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.