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 |
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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 |