Public holidays in South Sudan 2027
South Sudan has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendHoly Saturday
Saturday
On the weekendEaster Sunday
Sunday
On the weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendLabour Day
Saturday
On the weekendSPLA Day
Sunday
On the weekendIndependence Day
Friday
Long weekendMartyrs' Day
Friday
Long weekendChristmas Eve
Friday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendSt. Stephen's Day
Sunday · Second Day of Christmas
On the weekend
Working days off
6
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 12
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 6
- Long weekends
- 6
South Sudan public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of South Sudan’s 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 6 fall on a working day and 6 on the weekend. 6 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Sudan have in 2027?
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South Sudan has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 6 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in South Sudan in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in South Sudan fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Holy Saturday (March 27), Easter Sunday (March 28), Labour Day (May 1), SPLA Day (May 16), Christmas Day (December 25) and St. Stephen's Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on South Sudan’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in South Sudan in 2027?
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6 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Independence Day, Martyrs' Day and Christmas Eve.