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Regional in Uganda
Amakula Festival in Uganda
Cultural festival celebrating the harvest season in Buganda
Quick Facts
Religious Holiday
Has spiritual and religious significance
traditional
Holiday Type
Classification in Uganda
Regional
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
🎪 Festival
About Amakula Festival
Cultural festival celebrating the harvest season in Buganda
One of the most important ceremonies in Buganda's cultural calendar, celebrating the first harvest of the season. The festival features traditional music, dance, and ceremonies thanking the gods for a bountiful harvest.
Practical Information in Uganda
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedCalendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
harvest
Traditional harvest celebrations
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Historical Timeline
2026
Last observed in Uganda
🇺🇬Final celebration recorded in Uganda
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Uganda
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Uganda
Last observed: 2026
Regional Holiday
Date: July 15, 2024