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.