Holidays in Uganda - 2026
Public holidays and observances.
Insight summary
2026, Uganda has 22 holidays in total, including 22 public holidays. The busiest month is June with 4 holidays.
Holiday dates
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Liberation Day |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Ramadan Start |
| March 8, 2026 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | March Equinox |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 10, 2026 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
| June 3, 2026 | Wednesday | Martyrs' Day |
| June 9, 2026 | Tuesday | National Heroes Day |
| June 21, 2026 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| June 21, 2026 | Sunday | June Solstice |
| September 22, 2026 | Tuesday | September Equinox |
| October 9, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day |
| December 21, 2026 | Monday | December Solstice |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |