Long weekends in Uganda, 2026.
Uganda, 2026: 9 long weekends. 6 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 3, for 32 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 24 January to 26 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (Liberation Day)
- 14 February to 16 February: 3 days off, no leave needed (Archbishop Janani Luwum Day)
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 9 October to 11 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 30 May to 3 June: 5 days off, take Mon 1 Jun and Tue 2 Jun as leave (Martyrs' Day)
- 6 June to 9 June: 4 days off, take Mon 8 Jun as leave (National Heroes' Day)
Public holidays in Uganda, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday 26 January | Liberation Day |
| Monday 16 February | Archbishop Janani Luwum Day |
| Sunday 8 March | International Women's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Wednesday 3 June | Martyrs' Day |
| Tuesday 9 June | National Heroes' Day |
| Friday 9 October | Independence Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Uganda in 2026?
Uganda has 6 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Uganda in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Uganda have in 2026?
Uganda has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.