Uganda

Uganda public holidays

The next public holiday in Uganda is Independence Day, in 10 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.

Next public holiday

Independence DayFriday, October 9, 2026 · in 10 days

Public holidays in Uganda in the next 12 months
Date	Holiday
October 2026
Oct 9Friday	Independence DayNationwide
December 2026
Dec 25Friday	Christmas DayNationwide
Dec 26Saturday	Boxing DayNationwide
January 2027
Jan 1Friday	New Year's DayNationwide
Jan 26Tuesday	NRM Liberation DayNationwide
February 2027
Feb 16Tuesday	Archbishop Janani Luwum DayNationwide
March 2027
Mar 8Monday	Women's DayNationwide
Mar 9Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr EstimatedNationwide
Mar 26Friday	Good FridayNationwide
Mar 29Monday	Easter MondayNationwide
May 2027
May 1Saturday	Labour DayNationwide
May 16Sunday	Eid al-Adha EstimatedNationwide
June 2027
Jun 3Thursday	Uganda Martyrs' DayNationwide
Jun 9Wednesday	National Heroes' DayNationwide

Dates come from the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Governments sometimes add or move days at short notice, so check official announcements for critical plans. See our sources.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday in Uganda?

Independence Day, on Friday, October 9, 2026 — in 10 days.

How many public holidays does Uganda have in 2026?

16 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.

Where do these dates come from?

From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.