63 days until Independence Day.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 41
- Day of year
- 282
- Local time zone
- Africa/Kampala
- Currency
- UGX
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Uganda, Independence Day is on October 9, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Uganda.
There are 63 days until Independence Day on October 9, 2026.
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The Independence Day date for Uganda 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.