Holidays in Uganda - 2026

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, Uganda has 22 holidays in total, including 22 public holidays. The busiest month is June with 4 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 26, 2026MondayLiberation Day
February 16, 2026MondayRemembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women's Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 10, 2026SundayMother's Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 3, 2026WednesdayMartyrs' Day
June 9, 2026TuesdayNational Heroes Day
June 21, 2026SundayFather's Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
September 22, 2026TuesdaySeptember Equinox
October 9, 2026FridayIndependence Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day