2025 Holidays - Uganda
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| NRM Liberation Day | Sunday | Jan. 26, 2025 | National | All |
| Archbishop Janani Luwum Day | Sunday | Feb. 16, 2025 | National | All |
| International Women's Day | Saturday | March 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid-Ul-Fitr * | Monday | March 31, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Labor Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Martyrs' Day | Tuesday | June 3, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al Adha * | Saturday | June 7, 2025 | National | All |
| National Heroes' Day | Monday | June 9, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Thursday | Oct. 9, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Day | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Boxing Day | Friday | Dec. 26, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Uganda workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Uganda Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. Entitlement to Public Holidays
- Uganda observes several public holidays annually, including national, cultural, and religious celebrations. Employees are entitled to a day off with pay on public holidays as mandated by the Employment Act of Uganda. Source
2. Substitution of Holidays Falling on a Weekend
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is typically not moved to another weekday unless officially declared by the government. Employers and employees should monitor government announcements for any updates. Source
3. Working on Public Holidays
- Employees required to work on public holidays are entitled to additional compensation, usually in the form of overtime pay or a compensatory day off. Specific terms are outlined in employment contracts and Uganda’s labor laws. Source
4. Public Holidays During Paid Leave
- Public holidays that fall during an employee’s paid leave are not deducted from their total leave entitlement. Employees retain their full annual leave days in such cases. Source
5. Additional Notes
- Uganda’s public holiday calendar includes national holidays like Independence Day and Heroes Day, as well as religious observances such as Eid al-Fitr and Christmas. Religious holidays follow the Islamic and Christian calendars, so their dates may vary each year. Employers and employees should refer to official government announcements for updated holiday schedules. Source