Uganda Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Uganda year 2024
S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
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1 | 01 Jan, Monday | New Year | National holiday |
2 | 26 Jan, Friday | Liberation Day | National holiday |
3 | 16 Feb, Friday | Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum | National holiday |
4 | 08 Mar, Friday | International Women's Day | National holiday |
5 | 20 Mar, Wednesday | March Equinox | Season |
6 | 29 Mar, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
7 | 31 Mar, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
8 | 01 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
9 | 10 Apr, Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
10 | 01 May, Wednesday | Labour Day | National holiday |
11 | 12 May, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
12 | 03 Jun, Monday | Martyr's Day | National holiday |
13 | 09 Jun, Sunday | National Heroes Day | National holiday |
14 | 17 Jun, Monday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
15 | 20 Jun, Thursday | June Solstice | Season |
16 | 21 Jun, Friday | Father's Day | Observance |
17 | 22 Sep, Sunday | September Equinox | Season |
18 | 09 Oct, Wednesday | Independence Day | National holiday |
19 | 21 Dec, Saturday | December Solstice | Season |
20 | 25 Dec, Wednesday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
21 | 26 Dec, Thursday | 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 (29 Mar) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (31 Mar) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (01 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Eid al-Fitr (10 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, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day (12 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
Eid al-Adha (17 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.
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Uganda (Mexico City)
Father's Day (21 Jun) : Father's Day is a observance in Uganda
September Equinox (22 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