Uganda has a total of 20 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.
Liberation Day
Monday, January 26, 2009 Liberation Day is a public holiday in Uganda
International Women's Day
Sunday, March 8, 2009 International Women's Day is a public holiday in Uganda
March Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2009 March Equinox in Uganda (Mexico City)
Good Friday
Friday, April 10, 2009 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 12, 2009 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 13, 2009 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour 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.
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 10, 2009 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Martyrs' Day
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Uganda
National Heroes Day
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 National Heroes Day is a public holiday in Uganda
Father's Day
Sunday, June 21, 2009 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Sunday, June 21, 2009 June Solstice in Uganda (Mexico City)
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.
September Equinox
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 September Equinox in Uganda (Mexico City)
Independence Day
Friday, October 9, 2009 Independence Day is a public holiday in Uganda
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.
December Solstice
Monday, December 21, 2009 December Solstice in Uganda (Mexico City)
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2009 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26, 2009 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Uganda
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