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South Sudan public holidays 2026: 11 holidays, 2 long weekends

In 2026, South Sudan has 11 public holidays: 8 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 2 long weekends. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 21, 2026, and December is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 11Public holidays
  • 8On weekdays
  • 253Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • DecemberBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day—
January 9, 2026FridayPeace Agreement Day—
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women's Day—
March 21, 2026SaturdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
May 16, 2026SaturdaySPLA Day—
May 29, 2026FridayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
July 9, 2026ThursdayIndependence Day—
July 30, 2026ThursdayMartyrs Day—
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day—
December 28, 2026MondayRepublic Day—
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve—

2026 calendar

  • Holiday
  • Weekend
January 2026
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February 2026
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March 2026
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April 2026
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May 2026
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June 2026
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July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
International Women's DayMarch 8, 2026Sunday
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 21, 2026Saturday
SPLA DayMay 16, 2026Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 9, 2026 – January 11, 20263No leave neededPeace Agreement Day
January 1, 2026 – January 4, 202641New Year's Day
May 29, 2026 – May 31, 20263No leave neededFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
May 23, 2026 – May 31, 202694Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
July 9, 2026 – July 12, 202641Independence Day

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 21, 202610 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 29, 202610 earlier

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