South Sudan has a total of 29 holidays in 2021. 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, 2021 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Peace Agreement Day
Saturday, January 9, 2021 Peace Agreement Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
Valentine's Day
Sunday, February 14, 2021 February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
International Women's Day
Monday, March 8, 2021 International Women's Day is a observance in South Sudan
March Equinox
Saturday, March 20, 2021 March Equinox in South Sudan (Juba)
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
May Day
Saturday, May 1, 2021 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for May Day
Monday, May 3, 2021 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eid al-Fitr
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 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
Thursday, May 13, 2021 Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in South Sudan
SPLA Day
Friday, May 14, 2021 SPLA Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Saturday, May 15, 2021 Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in South Sudan
SPLA Day
Sunday, May 16, 2021 SPLA Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
Father's Day
Thursday, June 10, 2021 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Monday, June 21, 2021 June Solstice in South Sudan (Juba)
Mother's Day
Monday, July 5, 2021 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Independence Day
Friday, July 9, 2021 Independence Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
Eid al-Adha
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 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
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in South Sudan
Martyrs Day
Friday, July 30, 2021 Martyrs Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
September Equinox
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 September Equinox in South Sudan (Juba)
Grandparents' Day
Sunday, November 14, 2021 Grandparents' Day is a observance in South Sudan
December Solstice
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 December Solstice in South Sudan (Juba)
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 24, 2021 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, 2021 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Sunday, December 26, 2021 Boxing Day is a public holiday in South Sudan
Christmas Holiday
Monday, December 27, 2021 Christmas Holiday is a public holiday in South Sudan
Republic Day
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Republic Day is a observance in South Sudan
New Year's Eve
Friday, December 31, 2021 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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