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South Sudan has 12 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 12 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for South Sudanese public holidays or South Sudanese bank holidays? South Sudan public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
South Sudan celebrates 12 public holidays in 2026. These include 12 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Good Friday (on April 3), Holy Saturday (on April 4), Easter Sunday (on April 5) and Easter Monday (on April 6).
Holidays
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February
March
April
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July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends & bridge days
A South Sudan holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 64 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 9 – Jul 124 days · Take 2026-07-10 off
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 30 – Aug 24 days · Take 2026-07-31 off
- Long weekendDec 24 – Dec 274 days
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan has 12 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Christmas Eve on December 24, 2026.
The next public holiday in South Sudan is Christmas Eve on December 24, 2026.
Yes. 12 out of 12 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in South Sudan in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in South Sudan is Christmas Eve on December 24, 2026.