Uganda public holidays 2027
Every public holiday in Uganda for 2027, with the law and the authority behind the list.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 16 Feb 2027 | Tuesday | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day | |
| 8 Mar 2027 | Monday | Women's Day | |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Date follows Easter |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | Date follows Easter |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day | |
| 3 Jun 2027 | Thursday | Martyrs' Day | |
| 9 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | National Heroes' Day | |
| 9 Oct 2027 | Saturday | Independence Day | |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sunday | 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 2027: common questions
How many public holidays are there in Uganda in 2027?
Uganda lists 14 public holidays for 2027. 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.