There are approximately fourteen nationally recognized public holidays in Uganda . [1]
Date | Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 January | New Year's Day [2] | |
26 January | NRM Liberation Day | Fireworks, military parades and sporting events to celebrate the 1986 overthrow of the then sitting government. [3] |
16 February | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day | |
8 March | Women's Day | |
1 May | Labour Day | |
3 June | Uganda Martyrs' Day | Honors 45 Christians who were martyred between 1885 and 1887. |
9 June | National Heroes' Day | Begun in 2001, this holiday honours people who fought on both sides of the Ugandan Bush War. The date recalls the assassination of Eddidian Babumba Mukiibi Luttamaguzi. [4] |
9 October | Independence Day | From the United Kingdom, 1962 |
25 December | Christmas Day | |
26 December | Boxing Day | |
Friday of Holy Week March or April | Good Friday | Crucifixion of Jesus |
Monday after Easter March or April | Easter Monday | Christian Feast of the Resurrection |
1 Shawwal | Eid al-Fitr | Muslim End of Ramadan |
10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Eid al-Adha | Muslim Feast of Sacrifice |
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