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2026 South Sudan Holidays

See public holidays in South Sudan for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

26

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

6 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Independence Day

13 days away

About South Sudan holidays in 2026

In 2026, South Sudan observes a variety of national and international holidays. The year begins with New Year and Peace Agreement Day in January, followed by religious observances such as Ramadan Start and Eid al-Fitr in February and March. The Easter period in April brings several days of observance. May includes May Day, Mother's Day, and SPLA Day, while the year's mid-point is marked by Independence Day and Martyrs Day in July. The calendar concludes with a significant cluster of holidays in December, including Christmas and Republic Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 9, 2026FridayPeace Agreement Day
February 14, 2026SaturdayValentine's Day
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women's Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 4, 2026SaturdayHoly Saturday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
May 12, 2026TuesdayMother's Day
May 16, 2026SaturdaySPLA Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 10, 2026WednesdayFather's Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 9, 2026ThursdayIndependence Day
July 30, 2026ThursdayMartyrs Day
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySecond Day of Christmas
December 28, 2026MondayRepublic Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around South Sudan holidays in 2026

  • Check the specific dates for Islamic holidays, as they can vary.
  • Note that several holidays fall on weekdays, potentially impacting business operations.
  • The calendar includes several international observances alongside national ones.
  • Be aware of the concentrated holiday periods in April and December.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for South Sudan in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the first four months and a significant cluster at the year's end. April stands out with four consecutive holidays, including the Easter period. December also features a dense period of holidays, with five observances including Christmas and Republic Day.

The middle of the year, from June to September, presents a more dispersed pattern with fewer holidays. August and October are notably quiet, with no public holidays observed.

Religious holidays, including those related to Islam and Christianity, play a significant role throughout the year, influencing the distribution of observances.

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