Uganda public holidays 2026
Every public holiday in Uganda for 2026, with the law and the authority behind the list.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Monday | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day | |
| 8 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Women's Day | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Date follows Easter |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Date follows Easter |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Martyrs' Day | |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | National Heroes' Day | |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Friday | Independence Day | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Idd el-Fitr Day | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Idd-ul-Zuho Day (Eid al-Adha) | Date set by official announcement nearer the time. The Schedule lists both 'Idd Adhua' and 'Idd-ul-Zuho Day', treated here as the one Eid al-Adha holiday | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Birth of the Prophet Muhammad (Maulid) | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
Uganda public holidays 2026: common questions
How many public holidays are there in Uganda in 2026?
Uganda lists 14 public holidays for 2026. 11 have a date in our data and 3 will be set by official announcement. Employers must pay full day's pay for a public holiday and extra pay or leave in lieu for working on one (section 3); the Act has no rule moving holidays that fall on a weekend.
What is the next public holiday in Uganda?
Christmas Day, on Friday, 25 December 2026, in 76 days from the day this page was built.
Who declares public holidays in Uganda?
President (may declare further holidays under section 2(2)); Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Which law sets public holidays in Uganda?
Public Holidays Act (Cap. 174, Revised Laws 2023; formerly Cap. 255).
Source: President (may declare further holidays under section 2(2)); Ministry of Internal Affairs. Law: Public Holidays Act (Cap. 174, Revised Laws 2023; formerly Cap. 255). Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.