Uganda Public Holidays 2026
Official calendar of holidays and observances
Quick Facts
Official Holiday Calendar
New Year's Day
First day of the calendar year
NRM Liberation Day
Celebrates the overthrow of the then sitting government
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Commemorates the martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum
International Women's Day
Celebration of women's achievements
Good Friday
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion
Easter Monday
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
Labour Day
International Workers' Day
Martyrs' Day
Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre
National Heroes' Day
Honors those who fought in the Ugandan Bush War
Eid al-Adha
Festival of Sacrifice
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus
Boxing Day
Day after Christmas
Masaza Cup Final
Cultural football tournament of Buganda Kingdom
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