Public Holidays in Somalia 2026
9 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Somalia's national calendar centers on Islamic festivals and the June-July independence anniversaries.
Somalia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Independence of British Somaliland |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Independence and Republic Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional; regional closure practice can vary.
Independence Week 2026
26 June commemorates independence of the former British Somaliland, while 1 July marks union, independence of the former Italian territory and the Somali Republic.
Holiday Rules in Somalia
Islamic dates depend on lunar confirmation. Administrative practice can vary across Somalia's federal member states and Somaliland.
Somalia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Republic Day is 1 July.
- 26 June is also a national independence commemoration.
- Islamic dates are lunar.
- Regional administrative practice can differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Somalia Independence Day?
1 July is the main Republic and Independence Day, with 26 June also commemorated.
Why are 2027 Islamic dates provisional?
They depend on lunar confirmation.
Do all regions follow exactly the same calendar?
Administrative practice can vary.
Does Somalia use daylight saving time?
No.
Sources & methodology
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Official national public-holiday framework including civic and Islamic holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, gazette or ministry material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.