Public holidays in Uganda
Uganda has 15 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 15 Public
- 1 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 26 | Monday | Liberation Day | Public |
| February 16 | Monday | Archbishop Janan Luwum Day | Public |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| June 3 | Wednesday | Martyr's Day | Public |
| June 9 | Tuesday | National Heroes Day | Public |
| October 9 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Uganda have in 2026?
- Uganda has 15 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Uganda in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Uganda fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 3 of them: International Women's Day, Easter Sunday, Boxing Day.