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Uganda has 12 public holidays in 2029. 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 2029. 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 30).
About these dates: the Uganda 2029 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 2029.
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 30 – Jan 13 days · Take 2028-12-31 off
- Long weekendJan 26 – Jan 283 days
- Long weekendFeb 16 – Feb 183 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMar 8 – Mar 114 days · Take 2029-03-09 off
- Long weekendMar 30 – Apr 24 days
- Bridge-day opportunityApr 28 – May 14 days · Take 2029-04-30 off
- Bridge-day opportunityOct 6 – Oct 94 days · Take 2029-10-08 off
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 22 – Dec 254 days · Take 2029-12-24 off
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda has 12 public holidays in 2029.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on January 1, 2029.
The next public holiday in Uganda is New Year's Day on January 1, 2029.
Yes. 12 out of 12 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Uganda in 2029.
No. The next public holiday in Uganda is New Year's Day on January 1, 2029.