Public holidays in Uganda, 2026
15 public holidays, 12 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Uganda 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 |
| 26 January | Liberation Day | Monday |
| 16 February | Archbishop Janan Luwum Day | Monday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 5 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 3 June | Martyr's Day | Wednesday |
| 9 June | National Heroes Day | Tuesday |
| 9 October | Independence Day | Friday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Uganda have in 2026?
15 nationwide public holidays, 12 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Uganda?
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.