South Sudan Public Holidays

South Sudan observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Overview

South Sudan observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.

Explore the holiday calendar for South Sudan by year below.

2026 holidays

A quick look at upcoming holidays in South Sudan.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year
Jan 9FridayPeace Agreement Day
Feb 14SaturdayValentine's Day
Feb 18WednesdayRamadan Start
Mar 8SundayInternational Women's Day
Mar 20FridayEid al-Fitr
Mar 20FridayMarch Equinox
Apr 3FridayGood Friday
Apr 4SaturdayHoly Saturday
Apr 5SundayEaster Sunday
Apr 6MondayEaster Monday
May 1FridayMay Day
May 12TuesdayMother's Day
May 16SaturdaySPLA Day
May 27WednesdayEid al-Adha

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.