2026 in Somaliland

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Events in the year 2026 in Somaliland .

Incumbents

• President: Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi
• Vice President: Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi
• Speaker of the House: Yasin Haji Mohamoud
• Chairman of Elders: Suleiman Mohamoud Adan
• Chief Justice: Adan Haji Ali
• Minister of Foreign Affairs: Abdirahman Dahir Adam

Events

• 6 January – Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar visits Somaliland following Israel's decision to recognize the territory as an independent state. ^[1]
• June –
  • 2026 Somaliland parliamentary election ^[2]
  • 2026 Somaliland municipal elections ^[2]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Somaliland

Source: ^[3]

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 21 March – Eid al-Fitr
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 18 May – Somaliland Declaration of Independence
• 27 – 28 May – Eid al-Adha
• 17 June – Islamic New Year
• 26 June – Independence Day
• 26 June – Ashura
• 26 August – The Prophet's Birthday

See also

• Al-Shabaab (militant group)
• 2026 in Somalia

References

1. "Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland after contentious recognition of breakaway territory". Africanews. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
2. Fathi Jama. "Somaliland President Ends Speculation Over Delays Ahead of Upcoming Elections". Democracy in Africa. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
3. "Somaliland Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 18 November 2025.

External links

• Online calendar