Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Uganda

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Uganda's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in Uganda

Friday 9 OctoberIndependence Day
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
Tuesday 26 January 2027Liberation Day
Wednesday 10 February 2027Ash Wednesday
Tuesday 16 February 2027Archbishop Janan Luwum Day
Monday 8 March 2027International Women's Day
Tuesday 9 March 2027End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday
Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday
Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day
Sunday 16 May 2027Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Thursday 3 June 2027Martyr's Day
Wednesday 9 June 2027National Heroes Day

All 2026 holidays in Uganda

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
Monday 26 JanuaryLiberation Day
Monday 16 FebruaryArchbishop Janan Luwum Day
Wednesday 18 FebruaryAsh Wednesday
Sunday 8 MarchInternational Women's Day
Friday 20 MarchEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday
Sunday 5 AprilEaster Sunday
Monday 6 AprilEaster Monday
Friday 1 MayLabour Day
Wednesday 27 MayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Wednesday 3 JuneMartyr's Day
Tuesday 9 JuneNational Heroes Day
Friday 9 OctoberIndependence Day
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Uganda

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Uganda?

Christmas Day — Friday 25 December.

How many public holidays does Uganda have?

Uganda has 16 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Uganda?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Uganda during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Uganda?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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