Public holidays in Somalia, 2028
8 public holidays, 4 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Somalia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January.
2028 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Saturday |
| 26 February | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Saturday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Monday |
| 5 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Friday |
| 3 June | Day of Ashura | Saturday |
| 26 June | Independence of British Somaliland | Monday |
| 1 July | Independence Day | Saturday |
| 3 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Thursday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Somalia have in 2028?
8 nationwide public holidays, 4 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Somalia?
New Year's Day, on Saturday 1 January 2028.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.