World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Uganda, 2026
Holiday dates16vs 2025: +2
On weekdays14not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days8
World rank52 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Thu | General Elections |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Fri | General Elections |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Mon | NRM Liberation Day |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Mon | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Women's Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labour Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Wed | Uganda Martyrs' Day |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Tue | National Heroes' Day |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Fri | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 – Jan 18, 2026 | 4 days | General Elections |
| Jan 24, 2026 – Jan 26, 2026 | 3 days | NRM Liberation Day |
| Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 16, 2026 | 3 days | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labour Day |
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + General Elections
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.