Uganda Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Uganda for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year
Public holiday
Mon 26
Liberation Day
Public holiday
February
Mon 16
Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum
Public holiday
Wed 18
Ramadan Start (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
March
Sun 8
International Women's Day
Public holiday
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
April
Fri 3
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 6
Easter Monday
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
Labour Day
Public holiday
Sun 10
Mother's Day
Observance
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
June
Wed 3
Martyrs' Day
Public holiday
Tue 9
National Heroes Day
Public holiday
Sun 21
Father's Day
Observance
October
Fri 9
Independence Day
Public holiday
December
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Sat 26
Boxing Day
Public holiday