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Public Holidays in Uganda — 2026
Uganda observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | Liberation Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Nationwide | |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Martyrs' Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | National Heroes' Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 20 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Tuesday, January 26, 2027 | Liberation Day |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2027 | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day |
| Monday, March 8, 2027 | International Women's Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Thursday, June 3, 2027 | Martyrs' Day |
| Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | National Heroes' Day |
| Saturday, October 9, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | Boxing Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.