South Sudan has a total of 30 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 observance 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)
Good Friday
Friday, April 7, 2023 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 8, 2023 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 9, 2023 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 10, 2023 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
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.
Mother's Day
Friday, May 12, 2023 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
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
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)
December Solstice
Friday, December 22, 2023 December Solstice in South Sudan (Juba)
Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2023 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Second Day of Christmas
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Second Day of Christmas is a public holiday in South Sudan
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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