What is a Public Holiday?
A public holiday, national holiday, federal holiday, or legal holiday is a holiday generally established by law and is usually a non-working day during the year.
How Many Public Holidays Are In Uganda
There are approximately fourteen nationally recognized public holidays in Uganda.
What is the most Public important holiday in Uganda?
Eid-al-Adha is celebrated by Muslims in Uganda, commemorating the sacrifice made by Prophet Abraham to God.
It is the most important religious feast. The Ugandan Independence Day marks the country’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1962.
What are the names of the Public holidays in Uganda?
| Date | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day | |
| 26 January | Fireworks, military parades, and sporting events celebrate the 1986 overthrow of the then-sitting government. | Fireworks, military parades, and sporting events celebrate the 1986 overthrow of the then-sitting government. |
| 16 February | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day | |
| 8 March | Women’s Day | |
| 1 May | Labour Day | |
| 3 June | Uganda Martyrs’ Day | Honors 45 Christians who were martyred between 1885 and 1887. |
| 9 June | National Heroes Day | Begun in 2001, this holiday honors people who fought on both sides of the Ugandan Bush War. The date recalls the assassination of Eddidian Babumba Mukiibi Luttamaguzi. |
| 9 October | Independence Day | From the United Kingdom, 1962 |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | |
| Friday of Holy Week March or April | Good Friday | Crucifixion of Jesus |
| Monday after Easter March or April | Easter Monday | Christian Feast of the Resurrection |
| 1 Shawwal | Eid al-Fitr | Muslim End of Ramadan |
| 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Eid al-Adha | Muslim Feast of the Sacrifice |