South Sudan Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in South Sudan year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 09 Jan, Friday | Peace Agreement Day | National holiday |
| 3 | 14 Feb, Saturday | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| 4 | 18 Feb, Wednesday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 5 | 08 Mar, Sunday | International Women's Day | Observance |
| 6 | 20 Mar, Friday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 7 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 8 | 05 Apr, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Common local holiday |
| 9 | 01 May, Friday | May Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 16 May, Saturday | SPLA Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 27 May, Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 12 | 10 Jun, Wednesday | Father's Day | Observance |
| 13 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 06 Jul, Monday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 15 | 09 Jul, Thursday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 30 Jul, Thursday | Martyrs Day | National holiday |
| 17 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 18 | 08 Nov, Sunday | Grandparents' Day | Observance |
| 19 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 20 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 21 | 28 Dec, Monday | Republic Day | Observance |
| 22 | 31 Dec, Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Peace Agreement Day (09 Jan) : Peace Agreement Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
Valentine's Day (14 Feb) : February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
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.
International Women's Day (08 Mar) : International Women's Day is a observance in South Sudan
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 South Sudan (Juba)
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
SPLA Day (16 May) : SPLA Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
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.
Father's Day (10 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in South Sudan (Juba)
Mother's Day (06 Jul) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Independence Day (09 Jul) : Independence Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
Martyrs Day (30 Jul) : Martyrs Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in South Sudan (Juba)
Grandparents' Day (08 Nov) : Grandparents' Day is a observance in South Sudan
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in South Sudan (Juba)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Republic Day (28 Dec) : Republic Day is a observance in South Sudan
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.