Liberation Day has already passed this year.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, January 26, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 5
- Day of year
- 26
- Local time zone
- Africa/Kampala
- Currency
- UGX
Long-weekend planner
Liberation Day falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Uganda, Liberation Day is on January 26, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Liberation Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Liberation Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Uganda.
Liberation Day was on January 26, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Liberation Day in Uganda is on January 26, 2027.
Other public holidays in Uganda 2026
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The Liberation Day date for Uganda 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.