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Public holidays in Uganda in 2026
Uganda has 15 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Uganda
| 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
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Liberation Day: Mon 26 JanuaryArchbishop Janan Luwum Day: Mon 16 FebruaryEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr): Fri 20 MarchGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayIndependence Day: Fri 9 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
International Women's Day: Sunday 8 March 2026Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026