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Uganda public holidays 2027: 15 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2027, Uganda has 15 public holidays: 12 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 9, 2027, and March is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 15Public holidays
  • 12On weekdays
  • 301Working days in year
  • 8Longest break (days)
  • MarchBusiest month

Public holidays in 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day—
January 26, 2027TuesdayLiberation Day—
February 16, 2027TuesdayArchbishop Janan Luwum Day—
March 8, 2027MondayInternational Women's Day—
March 9, 2027TuesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
March 26, 2027FridayGood Friday—
March 28, 2027SundayEaster Sunday—
March 29, 2027MondayEaster Monday—
May 1, 2027SaturdayLabour Day—
May 16, 2027SundayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
June 3, 2027ThursdayMartyr's Day—
June 9, 2027WednesdayNational Heroes Day—
October 9, 2027SaturdayIndependence Day—
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas Day—
December 26, 2027SundayBoxing Day—

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
Easter SundayMarch 28, 2027Sunday
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16, 2027Sunday
Boxing DayDecember 26, 2027Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
March 7, 2027 – March 9, 20273No leave neededInternational Women's Day, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
March 7, 2027 – March 14, 202784International Women's Day, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
March 26, 2027 – March 29, 202741Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 9, 202711 earlier
Good FridayMarch 26, 20278 earlier
Easter SundayMarch 28, 20278 earlier
Easter MondayMarch 29, 20278 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16, 202711 earlier

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