Uganda has a total of 22 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.
Liberation Day	Thursday, January 26, 2023	Liberation Day is a public holiday in Uganda
Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum	Thursday, February 16, 2023	Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum is a public holiday in Uganda
International Women's Day	Wednesday, March 8, 2023	International Women's Day is a public holiday in Uganda
March Equinox	Monday, March 20, 2023	March Equinox in Uganda (Mexico City)
Ramadan Start	Thursday, March 23, 2023	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Good Friday	Friday, April 7, 2023	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days 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.
Labour 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	Sunday, May 14, 2023	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Martyr's Day	Saturday, June 3, 2023	Martyr's Day is a public holiday in Uganda
National Heroes Day	Friday, June 9, 2023	National Heroes Day is a public holiday in Uganda
Father's Day	Wednesday, June 21, 2023	Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice	Wednesday, June 21, 2023	June Solstice in Uganda (Mexico City)
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.
September Equinox	Saturday, September 23, 2023	September Equinox in Uganda (Mexico City)
Independence Day	Monday, October 9, 2023	Independence Day is a public holiday in Uganda
December Solstice	Friday, December 22, 2023	December Solstice in Uganda (Mexico City)
Christmas Day	Monday, December 25, 2023	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day	Tuesday, December 26, 2023	Boxing Day is a public holiday in Uganda