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Uganda public holidays 2026: 15 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2026, Uganda has 15 public holidays: 13 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 20, 2026, and April is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 15Public holidays
  • 13On weekdays
  • 300Working days in year
  • 8Longest break (days)
  • AprilBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day—
January 26, 2026MondayLiberation Day—
February 16, 2026MondayArchbishop Janan Luwum Day—
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women's Day—
March 20, 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday—
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday—
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday—
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day—
May 27, 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
June 3, 2026WednesdayMartyr's Day—
June 9, 2026TuesdayNational Heroes Day—
October 9, 2026FridayIndependence Day—
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day—
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day—

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
Easter SundayApril 5, 2026Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
April 3, 2026 – April 6, 202641Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
December 25, 2026 – December 27, 20263No leave neededChristmas Day, Boxing Day
December 20, 2026 – December 27, 202684Christmas Day, Boxing Day

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 20, 202610 earlier
Good FridayApril 3, 202615 earlier
Easter SundayApril 5, 202615 earlier
Easter MondayApril 6, 202615 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 27, 202610 earlier

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