Public Holidays in South Sudan 2026
18 listed public holiday dates in 2026
South Sudan's calendar combines Christian and Islamic holidays with independence and liberation-era commemorations.
South Sudan Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day |
| May 16 | Saturday | SPLA Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jul 9 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Martyrs Day |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional pending official confirmation.
Independence and Religious Holidays 2026
Independence Day is 9 July. Easter and Christmas periods are extensive, and both major Eid festivals create multi-day holidays.
Holiday Rules in South Sudan
Islamic dates are lunar and require annual confirmation.
South Sudan Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 9 July.
- Martyrs Day is 30 July.
- SPLA Day is 16 May.
- Both Christian and Islamic holidays are nationally recognized.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Independence Day?
9 July.
Why are 2027 Eid dates provisional?
They depend on lunar confirmation.
Is Holy Saturday a public holiday?
Yes in the published 2026 calendar.
When is Martyrs Day?
30 July.
Sources & methodology
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Official Ministry of Labour publication channel used to verify current-year holiday notices, including the 3 to 6 April 2026 Easter holiday period. Other dates remain cross-checked against the recurring national calendar.
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, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.