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Public in Uganda

Archbishop Janani Luwum Day

Name: Archbishop Janani Luwum Day in Uganda
Start: 2024-02-16
Location: Uganda

Commemorates the martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum

Date in Uganda February 16

Quick Facts

Religious Holiday

Has spiritual and religious significance

christian

Holiday Type

Classification in Uganda

Public

Practical Information in Uganda

Banks

Banks are closed

🏦 Closed

Schools

Educational institutions are closed

🏫 Closed

Government Offices

Government services unavailable

🏛️ Closed

Historical Significance in Uganda

Established in 2015, it commemorates the day in 1977 when Archbishop Luwum was murdered on orders of then-President Idi Amin.

Calendar Details

Calendar Systems

gregorian

Historical Timeline

2026

Last observed in Uganda

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Final celebration recorded in Uganda

⏰ Last Observed

Current Status in Uganda

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Uganda

Last observed: 2026 Public Holiday

Date: February 16, 2024