2026 in South Sudan

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This article lists events in 2026 in South Sudan.

Events

• 19 January – President Salva Kiir Mayardit dismisses Angelina Teny as interior minister for unspecified reasons and replaces her with Aleu Ayieny Aleu. ^[1]
• 20 January – SPLA-IO rebels seize the town of Panyume in Central Equatoria. ^[2]

Predicted and scheduled

• 22 December – 2026 South Sudanese general election ^[3]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in South Sudan

Source: ^[4]

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 20 March – Eid al-Fitr
• 3 April – Good Friday
• 4 April – Easter Saturday
• 5 April – Easter Sunday
• 6 April – Easter Monday
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 16 May – SPLA Day
• 27 May – Eid al-Adha
• 9 July – Independence Day
• 30 July – Martyrs' Day
• 24 December – Christmas Eve
• 25 December – Christmas Day
• 26 December – Boxing Day

See also

• 2020s portal
• Current events portal
• Africa portal

• Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
• East African Community
• Community of Sahel–Saharan States
• International Conference on the Great Lakes Region

References

1. "South Sudan president fires interior minister in a move threatening peace agreement". Associated Press. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
2. "South Sudan army chief orders forces to 'end' rebellion in seven days". Sudans Post. 21 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
3. "South Sudan postpones December elections by 2 years citing incomplete preparations". Associated Press. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
4. "South Sudan Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 19 June 2025.

External links

• Online calendar