Most of the public Holidays in Uganda are based on political and religious events and celebrations.
January 01 – New Year’s Day
January 26 – Liberation Day
March 08 – International Women’s Day
April 22 – Good Friday (changeable)
April 25 – Easter Monday (changeable)
May 01 – Labour Day – Known as the International worker’s day
June 03 – Martyrs’ Day
June 09 – National Heroes’ Day
October 09 – Independence Day
December 25 – Christmas Day
December 26 – Boxing Day
In addition to the above fixed public holidays, Uganda also recognizes as holidays, the Muslim Eid-el-Fitr and Eid-el –Adha. On such days most government organizations and offices are closed and so are banking institutions, however most shops and local services function as normal.