Somalia has a total of 19 holidays in 2009. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year
Thursday, January 1, 2009 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Ashura
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 Ashura is a public holiday in Somalia
The Prophet's Birthday
Monday, March 9, 2009 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2009 March Equinox in Somalia (Mogadishu)
May Day
Friday, May 1, 2009 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty
Monday, May 18, 2009 Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty is a common local holiday in Somalia
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
June Solstice
Sunday, June 21, 2009 June Solstice in Somalia (Mogadishu)
Independence Day
Friday, June 26, 2009 Independence Day is a public holiday in Somalia
Republic Day
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Republic Day is a common local holiday in Somalia
Isra and Mi'raj
Monday, July 20, 2009 Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Eid al-Fitr
Monday, September 21, 2009 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.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
September Equinox
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 September Equinox in Somalia (Mogadishu)
Eid al-Adha
Saturday, November 28, 2009 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.
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Sunday, November 29, 2009 Eid al-Adha Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
Muharram
Friday, December 18, 2009 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
December Solstice
Monday, December 21, 2009 December Solstice in Somalia (Mogadishu)
Ashura
Sunday, December 27, 2009 Ashura is a public holiday in Somalia
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