Uganda Public Holidays List 2023
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Uganda year 2023
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Sunday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 26 Jan, Thursday | Liberation Day | National holiday |
| 3 | 16 Feb, Thursday | Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum | National holiday |
| 4 | 08 Mar, Wednesday | International Women's Day | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Monday | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | 07 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 7 | 09 Apr, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 8 | 10 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 9 | 22 Apr, Saturday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 10 | 01 May, Monday | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 14 May, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 12 | 03 Jun, Saturday | Martyr's Day | National holiday |
| 13 | 09 Jun, Friday | National Heroes Day | National holiday |
| 14 | 21 Jun, Wednesday | Father's Day | Observance |
| 15 | 21 Jun, Wednesday | June Solstice | Season |
| 16 | 29 Jun, Thursday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 17 | 23 Sep, Saturday | September Equinox | Season |
| 18 | 09 Oct, Monday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 19 | 21 Dec, Thursday | December Solstice | Season |
| 20 | 25 Dec, Monday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 21 | 26 Dec, Tuesday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Liberation Day (26 Jan) : Liberation Day is a public holiday in Uganda
Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum (16 Feb) : Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum is a public holiday in Uganda
International Women's Day (08 Mar) : International Women's Day is a public holiday in Uganda
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Uganda (Mexico City)
Good Friday (07 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (09 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (10 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Eid al-Fitr (22 Apr) : 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.
Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, or May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day (14 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Martyr's Day (03 Jun) : Martyr's Day is a public holiday in Uganda
National Heroes Day (09 Jun) : National Heroes Day is a public holiday in Uganda
Father's Day (21 Jun) : Father's Day is a observance in Uganda
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Uganda (Mexico City)
Eid al-Adha (29 Jun) : 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.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Uganda (Mexico City)
Independence Day (09 Oct) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Uganda
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Uganda (Mexico City)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Uganda