Government calendar

The year ahead, updated as ministries announce events.

December 2026

Public holiday
Friday, 25 December 2026
Christmas Day
Official source
Public holiday
Saturday, 26 December 2026
Boxing Day
Official source

January 2027

Public holiday
Friday, 1 January 2027
New Year's Day
Official source
Public holiday
Tuesday, 26 January 2027
NRM Liberation Day
Official source

February 2027

Public holiday
Tuesday, 16 February 2027
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Official source

March 2027

Public holiday
Monday, 8 March 2027
Women's Day
Official source
Public holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027
Good Friday
Official source
Public holiday
Monday, 29 March 2027
Easter Monday
Official source

May 2027

Public holiday
Saturday, 1 May 2027
Labour Day
Official source

June 2027

Public holiday
Thursday, 3 June 2027
Martyrs' Day
Official source
Public holiday
Wednesday, 9 June 2027
National Heroes Day
Official source

October 2027

Public holiday
Saturday, 9 October 2027
Independence Day
Official source

A Sunday holiday is not moved to Monday. Eid appears once it is declared.