South Sudan Public Holidays in 2023
South Sudan has a total of 26 holidays in 2023. 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, 2023 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Peace Agreement Day |
Monday, January 9, 2023 | Peace Agreement Day is a public holiday in South Sudan |
| Papal Visit Holiday |
Friday, February 3, 2023 | Papal Visit Holiday is a public holiday in South Sudan |
| Valentine's Day |
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | 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 |
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | International Women's Day is a observance in South Sudan |
| March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2023 | March Equinox in South Sudan (Juba) |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 9, 2023 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 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 |
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in South Sudan |
| May Day |
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| SPLA Day |
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | SPLA Day is a public holiday in South Sudan |
| Father's Day |
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | June Solstice in South Sudan (Juba) |
| Eid al-Adha |
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 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 |
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in South Sudan |
| Mother's Day |
Monday, July 3, 2023 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Independence Day |
Sunday, July 9, 2023 | Independence Day is a public holiday in South Sudan |
| Day off for Independence Day |
Monday, July 10, 2023 | Independence Day is a public holiday in South Sudan |
| Martyrs Day |
Sunday, July 30, 2023 | Martyrs Day is a public holiday in South Sudan |
| Day off for Martyrs Day |
Monday, July 31, 2023 | Martyrs Day is a public holiday in South Sudan |
| September Equinox |
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | September Equinox in South Sudan (Juba) |
| Grandparents' Day |
Sunday, November 12, 2023 | Grandparents' Day is a observance in South Sudan |
| December Solstice |
Friday, December 22, 2023 | December Solstice in South Sudan (Juba) |
| Christmas Day |
Monday, December 25, 2023 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Republic Day |
Thursday, December 28, 2023 | Republic Day is a observance in South Sudan |
| New Year's Eve |
Sunday, December 31, 2023 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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