World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Uganda, 2027
Holiday dates14vs 2026: -2
On weekdays9not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days3
World rank100 / 245median 14 days
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Jan 26, 2027 | Tue | NRM Liberation Day |
| Feb 16, 2027 | Tue | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Mon | Women's Day |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Tue | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Labour Day |
| May 16, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Jun 3, 2027 | Thu | Uganda Martyrs' Day |
| Jun 9, 2027 | Wed | National Heroes' Day |
| Oct 9, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2027
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 6, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027 | 4 days | Women's Day・Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2026
- − General Elections
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2027 →
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.