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Friday, October 9, 2026 · 63 days
Uganda has 12 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 12 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Ugandan public holidays or Ugandan bank holidays? Uganda 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.
Uganda celebrates 12 public holidays in 2026. These include 12 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Liberation Day (on January 26), Archbishop Janani Luwum Day (on February 16), International Women's Day (on March 8) and Good Friday (on April 3).
About these dates: the Uganda 2026 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Uganda 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 weekendJan 24 – Jan 263 days
- Long weekendFeb 14 – Feb 163 days
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 64 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJun 6 – Jun 94 days · Take 2026-06-08 off
- Long weekendOct 9 – Oct 113 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda has 12 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Independence Day on October 9, 2026.
The next public holiday in Uganda is Independence Day on October 9, 2026.
Yes. 12 out of 12 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Uganda in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Uganda is Independence Day on October 9, 2026.