SPLA Day has already passed this year.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 20
- Day of year
- 136
- Local time zone
- Africa/Juba
- Currency
- SSP
Long-weekend planner
SPLA Day falls on the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Sudan, SPLA Day is on May 16, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, SPLA Day falls on a Saturday.
Yes. SPLA Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Sudan.
SPLA Day was on May 16, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next SPLA Day in South Sudan is on May 16, 2027.
Other public holidays in South Sudan 2026
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The SPLA Day date for South Sudan 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.