Public Holidays in Uganda 2026
Official public holidays, local names and observed dates.
This page lists public holidays in Uganda for 2026. Holiday dates are useful for travel planning, payroll calendars, school schedules and market closures. Data is loaded server-side and cached so the holiday list is available in the HTML for search engines.
Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Liberation Day | Liberation Day | Public |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day | Public |
| Mar 8, 2026 | International Women's Day | International Women's Day | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Martyrs' Day | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Jun 9, 2026 | National Heroes' Day | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Independence Day | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | Boxing Day | Public |