Somalia has a total of 18 holidays in 2012. 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
Sunday, January 1, 2012 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
The Prophet's Birthday
Sunday, February 5, 2012 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 March Equinox in Somalia (Mogadishu)
May Day
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty
Friday, May 18, 2012 Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty is a common local holiday in Somalia
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday
Saturday, May 19, 2012 Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
Isra and Mi'raj
Sunday, June 17, 2012 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.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 June Solstice in Somalia (Mogadishu)
Independence Day
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Independence Day is a public holiday in Somalia
Republic Day
Sunday, July 1, 2012 Republic Day is a common local holiday in Somalia
Eid al-Fitr
Sunday, August 19, 2012 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
Monday, August 20, 2012 Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
September Equinox
Saturday, September 22, 2012 September Equinox in Somalia (Mogadishu)
Eid al-Adha
Friday, October 26, 2012 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
Saturday, October 27, 2012 Eid al-Adha Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
Muharram
Thursday, November 15, 2012 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Ashura
Saturday, November 24, 2012 Ashura is a public holiday in Somalia
December Solstice
Friday, December 21, 2012 December Solstice in Somalia (Mogadishu)
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