South Sudan Public Holidays 2026
January
February
Papal Visit Holiday
Papal Visit Holiday is a public holiday in South Sudan
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is an observance in South Sudan
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.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May
May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
SPLA Day
SPLA Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
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.
June
July
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
Day off for Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
Public Holiday
Public Holiday is a public holiday in South Sudan
Martyrs Day
Martyrs Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
Day off for Martyrs Day
Martyrs Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
December
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Second Day of Christmas
Second Day of Christmas is a public holiday in South Sudan
Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday is a public holiday in South Sudan
Republic Day
Republic Day is an observance in South Sudan
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.