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Uganda has 12 public holidays in 2027. 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 2027. 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 March 26).
About these dates: the Uganda 2027 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 2027.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 23 – Jan 264 days · Take 2027-01-25 off
- Bridge-day opportunityFeb 13 – Feb 164 days · Take 2027-02-15 off
- Long weekendMar 6 – Mar 83 days
- Long weekendMar 26 – Mar 294 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJun 3 – Jun 64 days · Take 2027-06-04 off
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda has 12 public holidays in 2027.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
The next public holiday in Uganda is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
Yes. 12 out of 12 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Uganda in 2027.
No. The next public holiday in Uganda is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.