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Festivals form an integral part of the Uganda's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Uganda has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Uganda in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Uganda. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list Uganda year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | Jan 26, 2026 | Liberation Day | National holiday |
| 3 | Feb 16, 2026 | Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum | National holiday |
| 4 | Mar 08, 2026 | International Women's Day | National holiday |
| 5 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | Apr 03, 2026 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 7 | Apr 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 8 | Apr 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 9 | May 01, 2026 | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 10 | May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 11 | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 12 | Jun 03, 2026 | Martyr's Day | National holiday |
| 13 | Jun 09, 2026 | National Heroes Day | National holiday |
| 14 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 15 | Sep 22, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 16 | Oct 09, 2026 | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 17 | Dec 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 18 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 19 | Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
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