Somalia Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Somalia year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 16 Jan, Friday | Isra and Mi'raj | Common local holiday |
| 3 | 18 Feb, Wednesday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 4 | 20 Mar, Friday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | 21 Mar, Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Common local holiday |
| 7 | 01 May, Friday | May Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 18 May, Monday | Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty | Common local holiday |
| 9 | 19 May, Tuesday | Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday | Common local holiday |
| 10 | 27 May, Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 11 | 28 May, Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Common local holiday |
| 12 | 17 Jun, Wednesday | Muharram | Common local holiday |
| 13 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 26 Jun, Friday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 26 Jun, Friday | Ashura | National holiday |
| 16 | 01 Jul, Wednesday | Republic Day | Common local holiday |
| 17 | 26 Aug, Wednesday | The Prophet's Birthday | National holiday |
| 18 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 19 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Isra and Mi'raj (16 Jan) : Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Ramadan Start (18 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr (20 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Somalia (Mogadishu)
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (21 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty (18 May) : Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty is a common local holiday in Somalia
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday (19 May) : Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
Eid al-Adha (27 May) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha Holiday (28 May) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
Muharram (17 Jun) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Somalia (Mogadishu)
Independence Day (26 Jun) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Somalia
Ashura (26 Jun) : Ashura is a public holiday in Somalia
Republic Day (01 Jul) : Republic Day is a common local holiday in Somalia
The Prophet's Birthday (26 Aug) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Somalia (Mogadishu)
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Somalia (Mogadishu)