Somalia Public Holidays 2026

January

New Year

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Isra and Mi'raj

Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.

Common local holiday

February

Mon8

Ramadan Start

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Observance

March

Wed10

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Public Holiday

Thu11

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia

Common local holiday

May

Fri1

May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday

Mon18

Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty

Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty is a common local holiday in Somalia

Common local holiday

Tue19

Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday

Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia

Common local holiday

Wed27

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Public Holiday

Thu28