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Public in Uganda
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day in Uganda
Commemorates the martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum
Quick Facts
Religious Holiday
Has spiritual and religious significance
christian
Holiday Type
Classification in Uganda
Public
Practical Information in Uganda
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical 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
On this day in African history
- 1959 Abbé Fulbert Youlou faces escalating inter-ethnic unrest after refusing opposition demands to dissolve the legislative assembly. · Republic of the Congo
- 1977 Janani Luwum, a Ugandan bishop, is martyred in Kampala President Idi Amin's regime.
- 1992 Ethiopia discovers the remains of Emperor Haile Selassie within the grounds of the Imperial Palace, hidden beneath the private lavatory of dictator Me...
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
Public Holiday
Date: February 16, 2024