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Uganda public holidays 2026–2027

All public holidays in Uganda for 2026 and 2027, with weekdays, long weekends and days left until the next one.

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2026

DateDayHolidayDays left
Jan 1ThuNew Year's Daypassed
Jan 26MonLiberation Day Long weekendpassed
Feb 16MonArchbishop Janani Luwum Day Long weekendpassed
Mar 8SunInternational Women's Daypassed
Apr 3FriGood Friday Long weekendpassed
Apr 6MonEaster Monday Long weekendpassed
May 1FriLabour Day Long weekendpassed
Jun 3WedMartyrs' Daypassed
Jun 9TueNational Heroes' Daypassed
Oct 9FriIndependence Day Long weekendpassed
Dec 25FriChristmas Day Long weekendD-43
Dec 26SatBoxing DayD-44

2027

DateDayHolidayDays left
Jan 1FriNew Year's Day Long weekendD-50
Jan 26TueLiberation DayD-75
Feb 16TueArchbishop Janani Luwum DayD-96
Mar 8MonInternational Women's Day Long weekendD-116
Mar 26FriGood Friday Long weekendD-134
Mar 29MonEaster Monday Long weekendD-137
May 1SatLabour DayD-170
Jun 3ThuMartyrs' DayD-203
Jun 9WedNational Heroes' DayD-209
Oct 9SatIndependence DayD-331
Dec 25SatChristmas DayD-408
Dec 26SunBoxing DayD-409

Public holidays can change by government decision; check official announcements for travel or work plans.