ManyaGuide Uganda public holidays 2027 – full list with dates
Next: Fri 1 Jan (New Year), Tue 26 Jan (Liberation Day), Tue 16 Feb (Janani Luwum), Mon 8 Mar (Women's Day). Easter: Good Friday 26 Mar, Easter Monday 29 Mar. Martyrs' Day: Thu 3 Jun.
Here are all of Uganda's public holidays for 2027, under the Public Holidays Act.
Uganda public holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January | Friday |
| NRM Liberation Day | 26 January | Tuesday |
| Archbishop Janani Luwum Day | 16 February | Tuesday |
| International Women's Day | 8 March | Monday |
| Eid al-Fitr* | about 9–10 March | Tuesday/Wednesday |
| Good Friday | 26 March | Friday |
| Easter Monday | 29 March | Monday |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Saturday |
| Eid al-Adha* | about 16 May | Sunday/Monday |
| Uganda Martyrs' Day | 3 June | Thursday |
| National Heroes' Day | 9 June | Wednesday |
| Independence Day | 9 October | Saturday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | Saturday |
| Boxing Day | 26 December | Sunday |
*Eid dates depend on the sighting of the moon. The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council announces the exact day, and the government confirms it. We'll update this page when they're announced.
Long weekends in 2027
- Easter: Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March (4 days)
- New Year: Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January
- International Women's Day: Saturday 6 to Monday 8 March
What if a holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027, Labour Day, Independence Day and Christmas fall on a Saturday, and Boxing Day on a Sunday. Uganda's law does not automatically move these to Monday. The government sometimes declares a substitute day off, and we'll add it here if it does.
Tip: heading to Namugongo for Martyrs' Day (3 June)? Expect heavy traffic on the Kampala–Jinja road from the end of May.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Uganda have?
Fourteen a year, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
When is Martyrs' Day 2027?
Thursday, 3 June 2027.
When is Independence Day 2027?
Saturday, 9 October 2027. It is Uganda's 65th independence anniversary.
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