Uganda Public Holidays 2026
15 public holidays and 249 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Mon, Jan 26 | Liberation Day | Day off |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Archbishop Janan Luwum Day | Day off |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday | observance |
| Sun, Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Day off |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Wed, May 27 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Day off |
| Wed, Jun 3 | Martyr's Day | Day off |
| Tue, Jun 9 | National Heroes Day | Day off |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 19 | 1 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 249 | 12 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Uganda?
There are 249 business days in 2026 in Uganda, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 15 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Uganda have in 2026?
Uganda has 15 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.