Uganda Holidays

National and bank holidays for 2026

Year:

Holidays

National

Bank

January

New Year's Day national

Celebrates the first day of the Gregorian calendar year

Thu, Jan 1

Liberation Day national

Commemorates the overthrow of Idi Amin's regime in 1986

Mon, Jan 26

March

International Women's Day national

Celebrates achievements of women and promotes gender equality

Mon, Mar 9

Actual: Sun, Mar 8

Eid al-Fitr national

Marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting

Mon, Mar 30

April

Good Friday national

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Fri, Apr 3

Easter Monday national

Day after Easter Sunday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Mon, Apr 6

May

Labour Day national

Celebrates workers and the labour movement

Fri, May 1

June

Martyrs' Day national

Honours the Uganda Martyrs who were killed for their Christian faith in 1885-1887

Wed, Jun 3

Eid al-Adha national

Festival of Sacrifice commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son

Sat, Jun 6

National Heroes' Day national

Honours Ugandans who contributed significantly to the nation

Tue, Jun 9

October

Independence Day national

Commemorates Uganda's independence from British colonial rule in 1962

Fri, Oct 9

December

Christmas Day national

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

Fri, Dec 25

Boxing Day national

Traditional day for giving gifts to the less fortunate

Sat, Dec 26

API Access

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ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

UGA

Official Name

Republic of Uganda

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