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South Sudan public holidays 2027: 11 holidays, 2 long weekends

In 2027, 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 10, 2027, 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 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day—
January 9, 2027SaturdayPeace Agreement Day—
March 8, 2027MondayInternational Women's Day—
March 10, 2027WednesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
May 16, 2027SundaySPLA Day—
May 18, 2027TuesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
July 9, 2027FridayIndependence Day—
July 30, 2027FridayMartyrs Day—
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas Day—
December 28, 2027TuesdayRepublic Day—
December 31, 2027FridayNew Year's Eve—

2027 calendar

  • Holiday
  • Weekend
January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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July 2027
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August 2027
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September 2027
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October 2027
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November 2027
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December 2027
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Peace Agreement DayJanuary 9, 2027Saturday
SPLA DayMay 16, 2027Sunday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2027Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2027 – January 3, 20273No leave neededNew Year's Day
March 6, 2027 – March 8, 20273No leave neededInternational Women's Day
March 6, 2027 – March 10, 202751International Women's Day, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
May 15, 2027 – May 18, 202741SPLA Day, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
July 3, 2027 – July 11, 202794Independence Day

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 10, 202711 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 18, 202711 earlier

All about public holidays in South Sudan