Upcoming Public Holidays
- Fri, May 1Labour Day
- Wed, Jun 3Martyrs' Day
- Tue, Jun 9National Heroes' Day
- Fri, Oct 9Independence Day
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26Boxing Day
🇺🇬 Uganda — 2026 Calendar
12 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Liberation DayMon, Jan 26
February
- Archbishop Janani Luwum DayMon, Feb 16
March
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
April
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
June
- Martyrs' DayWed, Jun 3
- National Heroes' DayTue, Jun 9
October
- Independence DayFri, Oct 9
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26

Uganda has 12 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇺🇬 Frequently Asked Questions — Uganda Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Uganda have in 2026?
- Uganda has 12 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 12 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Uganda?
- The main public holidays in Uganda include New Year's Day, Liberation Day, Archbishop Janani Luwum Day, International Women's Day, Good Friday.
- When is the next holiday in Uganda?
- The next upcoming holiday in Uganda is Labour Day on Friday, May 1, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Uganda 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Uganda 2026 national calendar with 12 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Uganda for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Uganda for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Uganda is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.