Public holidays in South Sudan, 2026
11 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for South Sudan drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 9 January | Peace Agreement Day | Friday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 21 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Saturday |
| 16 May | SPLA Day | Saturday |
| 29 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Friday |
| 9 July | Independence Day | Thursday |
| 30 July | Martyrs Day | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 28 December | Republic Day | Monday |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | Thursday |
Questions
How many public holidays does South Sudan have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in South Sudan?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
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.