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Uganda public holidays 2026
Uganda has 15 public holidays in 2026. Below is the complete calendar with exact dates and the weekday each falls on.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Monday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Monday | Archbishop Janan Luwum Day | Public |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Wednesday | Martyr's Day | Public |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Tuesday | National Heroes Day | Public |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Dates computed from Uganda's official holiday rules. Optional and observance days are included for reference and may not be paid days off.
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