Public holidays in South Sudan
South Sudan has 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 11 Public
- 1 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 9 | Friday | Peace Agreement Day | Public |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| March 21 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| May 16 | Saturday | SPLA Day | Public |
| May 29 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| July 6 | Monday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| July 9 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| July 30 | Thursday | Martyrs Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 28 | Monday | Republic Day | Public |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does South Sudan have in 2026?
- South Sudan has 11 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in South Sudan in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in South Sudan fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 3 of them: International Women's Day, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), SPLA Day.