Country guide · Updated May 2026

Public Holidays in Uganda
2026

Complete list of public holidays in Uganda for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.

12 total holidays
12 national
0 regional
7 long weekends

2026 holiday calendar

Date Holiday Scope Notes
Thu, January 1
Thursday
New Year's Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Mon, January 26
Monday
Liberation Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Mon, February 16
Monday
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sun, March 8
Sunday
International Women's Day 🌍 National
Fri, April 3
Friday
Good Friday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Mon, April 6
Monday
Easter Monday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Fri, May 1
Friday
Labour Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Wed, June 3
Wednesday
Martyrs' Day 🌍 National
Tue, June 9
Tuesday
National Heroes' Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Fri, October 9
Friday
Independence Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Fri, December 25
Friday
Christmas Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sat, December 26
Saturday
Boxing Day 🌍 National

2027 holiday calendar

Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.

Date Holiday Scope Notes
Fri, January 1
Friday
New Year's Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Tue, January 26
Tuesday
Liberation Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Tue, February 16
Tuesday
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Mon, March 8
Monday
International Women's Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Fri, March 26
Friday
Good Friday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Mon, March 29
Monday
Easter Monday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sat, May 1
Saturday
Labour Day 🌍 National
Thu, June 3
Thursday
Martyrs' Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Wed, June 9
Wednesday
National Heroes' Day 🌍 National
Sat, October 9
Saturday
Independence Day 🌍 National
Sat, December 25
Saturday
Christmas Day 🌍 National
Sun, December 26
Sunday
Boxing Day 🌍 National

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About these holidays

Holiday data for Uganda is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.

Country code: UG · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.