Holidays in Uganda in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Uganda in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Uganda.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Uganda
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Liberation Day Uganda
January 26 2025, Sunday
National
Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum Uganda
February 16 2025, Sunday
National
International Women's Day Uganda
March 8 2025, Saturday
National
March Equinox Uganda
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Eid al-Fitr Uganda
March 31 2025, Monday
National
Good Friday Uganda
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Uganda
April 20 2025, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Uganda
April 21 2025, Monday
National
Labour Day Uganda
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Mother's Day Uganda
May 11 2025, Sunday
Observance
Martyr's Day Uganda
June 3 2025, Tuesday
National
Eid al-Adha Uganda
June 7 2025, Saturday
National
National Heroes Day Uganda
June 9 2025, Monday
National
June Solstice Uganda
June 20 2025, Friday
Seasonal
Father's Day Uganda
June 21 2025, Saturday
Observance
September Equinox Uganda
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
Independence Day Uganda
October 9 2025, Thursday
National
December Solstice Uganda
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Uganda
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
Boxing Day Uganda
December 26 2025, Friday
National