Uganda Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Election Day
Election Day is a public holiday in Uganda
Election Day Holiday
Election Day Holiday is a public holiday in Uganda
Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a public holiday in Uganda
February
March
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a public holiday in Uganda
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.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
April
May
Labour 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.
Census Day
Census Day is a public holiday in Uganda
Inauguration Day
Inauguration Day is a public holiday in Uganda
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
Martyrs' Day
Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Uganda
National Heroes Day
National Heroes Day is a public holiday in Uganda
Father's Day
Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Public Holiday
Public Holiday is a public holiday in Uganda