Public holidays in Uganda 2027
Uganda has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendLiberation Day
Tuesday
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Tuesday
International Women's Day
Monday
Long weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendLabour Day
Saturday
On the weekendMartyrs' Day
Thursday
National Heroes' Day
Wednesday
Independence Day
Saturday
On the weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendBoxing Day
Sunday
On the weekend
Working days off
8
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 12
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 4
Uganda public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Uganda’s 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 8 fall on a working day and 4 on the weekend. 4 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 Uganda have in 2027?
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Uganda has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Uganda in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Uganda fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Labour Day (May 1), Independence Day (October 9), Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Uganda’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Uganda in 2027?
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4 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, International Women's Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday.