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2026 Sudan Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Sudan for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

20

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

5 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

The Prophet's Birthday

61 days away

About Sudan holidays in 2026

In 2026, Sudan observes a variety of holidays, including national celebrations, religious observances, and astronomical events. The year begins with Independence Day and Coptic Christmas, followed by significant Islamic holidays such as Ramadan Start, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, which are spread across March and May. The latter half of the year includes Muharram, The Prophet's Birthday, and concludes with the December Solstice and Christmas Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayIndependence Day
January 7, 2026WednesdayCoptic Christmas
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr Holiday
March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday
March 23, 2026MondayEid al-Fitr Holiday
April 12, 2026SundayCoptic Easter
May 26, 2026TuesdayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 30, 2026SaturdayEid al-Adha Holiday
June 17, 2026WednesdayMuharram
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Sudan holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, are observed over multiple consecutive days.
  • Astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices are noted but are not typically public holidays.
  • The calendar includes observances from different religious traditions, reflecting Sudan's diverse cultural landscape.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Sudan in 2026 shows significant clustering around March and May, driven by major Islamic festivals. These periods feature multiple consecutive days of observance, including official holiday designations.

The early part of the year and the end of the year also present holiday activity, with Independence Day and Coptic Christmas in January, and the December Solstice and Christmas Day in December.

There are periods with fewer or no public holidays, notably in July and the autumn months, offering a contrast to the more concentrated holiday periods.

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