Public holidays in Somalia
Somalia has 8 public holidays in 2026, listed below with the weekday each one falls on.
- 8 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| June 25 | Thursday | Day of Ashura | Public |
| June 26 | Friday | Independence of British Somaliland | Public |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Somalia have in 2026?
- Somalia has 8 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Somalia in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Somalia fall on a weekend in 2026?
- None — every public holiday falls on a weekday.
Regions with their own holidays
These 5 regions observe holidays the rest of the country does not.