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Public in Uganda
National Heroes' Day in Uganda
Honors those who fought in the Ugandan Bush War
Quick Facts
Holiday Type
Classification in Uganda
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Uganda
2001
About National Heroes' Day
Honors those who fought in the Ugandan Bush War
Celebrates individuals who played significant roles in Uganda's history.
Established in 2001, this holiday commemorates people who fought on both sides of the Ugandan Bush War. The date marks the assassination of Eddidian Babumba Mukiibi Luttamaguzi.
Practical Information in Uganda
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Uganda
Instituted to honor those who fought for Uganda's independence.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1865 The Second Basotho War, known as Siqiti War, breaks out. · Lesotho
- 1959 Political activist Cham Joof leads "The Bread and Butter Demonstration" in Gambia, demanding change. The British respond with violence, arresting Joof... · Gambia
- 1971 Kenya police arrest MP Gideon Mutiso after confessions link him directly to the coup conspiracy. · Kenya
- 1978 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men. · United States
- 1994 Angola government planes mistakenly bomb a school in Waku Kungo, killing 89 children. · Angola
- 1998 Following the death of General Sani Abacha, General Abdulsalami Abubakar is appointed head of state of Nigeria. · Nigeria
In Uganda, around 2001
Historical Timeline
2001
Instituted in Uganda
🇺🇬Holiday officially established in Uganda
📅 Established2026
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: June 9, 2024