Most of the public Holidays in Uganda are based on political and religious events and celebrations.
January 01 – New Year’s Day
January 26 – Liberation Day
March 08 – International Women’s Day
April 22 – Good Friday (changeable)
April 25 – Easter Monday (changeable)
May 01 – Labour Day – Known as the International worker’s day
June 03 – Martyrs’ Day
June 09 – National Heroes’ Day
October 09 – Independence Day
December 25 – Christmas Day
December 26 – Boxing Day
In addition to the above fixed public holidays, Uganda also recognizes as holidays, the Muslim Eid-el-Fitr and Eid-el –Adha. On such days most government organizations and offices are closed and so are banking institutions, however most shops and local services function as normal.
Other days celebrated in Uganda but not declared public day-off include;
14 February – Valentine’s day
01 April – World fools day
May – Mothers day
16 June – Africa Child day
19 June – Fathers day
01 December – World Aids day