Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Uganda?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Uganda?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Uganda.
Next public holiday in Uganda
Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Independence Day on 9 October 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Uganda
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 | in 70 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday 26 January 2027 | in 101 days |
| Archbishop Janan Luwum Day | Tuesday 16 February 2027 | in 122 days |
| International Women's Day | Monday 8 March 2027 | in 142 days |
Public holidays in Uganda in 2026
Uganda has 15 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Liberation Day |
| 16 February 2026 | Monday | Archbishop Janan Luwum Day |
| 8 March 2026 | Sundayweekend | International Women's Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 5 April 2026 | Sundayweekend | Easter Sunday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 3 June 2026 | Wednesday | Martyr's Day |
| 9 June 2026 | Tuesday | National Heroes Day |
| 9 October 2026 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Long weekends in Uganda in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Uganda in 2027
Uganda has 15 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Uganda
Is today a public holiday in Uganda?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Uganda, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Uganda?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Uganda.
What is the next public holiday in Uganda?
The next public holiday in Uganda is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
How many public holidays does Uganda have in 2026?
Uganda has 15 public holidays in 2026. 3 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.
Does Uganda move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Uganda in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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