Public holidays in Uganda in 2026
Uganda has 16 public holidays in 2026 and 247 business days. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
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Public holidays in 2026
| Date | English name |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| General Elections | |
| General Elections | |
| NRM Liberation Day | |
| Archbishop Janani Luwum Day | |
| Women's Day | |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | |
| Good Friday | |
| Easter Monday | |
| Labour Day | |
| Eid al-Adha (estimated) | |
| Uganda Martyrs' Day | |
| National Heroes' Day | |
| Independence Day | |
| Christmas Day | |
| Boxing Day |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Days | Business days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 18 |
| February | 28 | 19 |
| March | 31 | 21 |
| April | 30 | 20 |
| May | 31 | 19 |
| June | 30 | 20 |
| July | 31 | 23 |
| August | 31 | 21 |
| September | 30 | 22 |
| October | 31 | 21 |
| November | 30 | 21 |
| December | 31 | 22 |
| Year | 365 | 247 |