Uganda Public Holidays in 2016
Uganda has a total of 24 holidays in 2016. 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 |
Friday, January 1, 2016 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Liberation Day |
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 | Liberation Day is a public holiday in Uganda |
| Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum |
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum is a public holiday in Uganda |
| Election Day |
Thursday, February 18, 2016 | Election Day is a public holiday in Uganda |
| Local Election Day |
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | Local Election Day is a public holiday in Uganda |
| International Women's Day |
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | International Women's Day is a public holiday in Uganda |
| March Equinox |
Sunday, March 20, 2016 | March Equinox in Uganda (Mexico City) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, March 25, 2016 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, March 27, 2016 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, March 28, 2016 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Labour Day |
Sunday, May 1, 2016 | 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 8, 2016 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Amtseinführung Museveni |
Thursday, May 12, 2016 | Amtseinführung Museveni is a public holiday in Uganda |
| Martyrs' Day |
Friday, June 3, 2016 | Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Uganda |
| National Heroes Day |
Thursday, June 9, 2016 | National Heroes Day is a public holiday in Uganda |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 20, 2016 | June Solstice in Uganda (Mexico City) |
| Father's Day |
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Thursday, July 7, 2016 | 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-Adha |
Monday, September 12, 2016 | 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. |
| September Equinox |
Thursday, September 22, 2016 | September Equinox in Uganda (Mexico City) |
| Independence Day |
Sunday, October 9, 2016 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Uganda |
| December Solstice |
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 | December Solstice in Uganda (Mexico City) |
| Christmas Day |
Sunday, December 25, 2016 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Monday, December 26, 2016 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Uganda |
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