Ugandan Holidays

Holidays in Uganda

Celebrated Holidays in Uganda

January 1, New Year's Day: Traditional
January 26, Liberation Day: On this date in 1986, after a five year civil war, the National Resistance Army (NRA) led by Yoweri Museveni, took power from the military junta led by Tito Okello Lutwa and this date has been celebrated annually
March/April - Good Friday & Easter Monday: Traditional
May 1, Labor Day: Since 1963 Uganda has joined in the international celebration of World Labor Day
June 3, Martyrs' Day: The Martyrs of Uganda, were a group of Christians (Anglicans and Roman Catholics) who were murdered by Mwanga II, the Kabaka (King) of Buganda seeking to eradicate foreign influence in the Buganda Kingdom.
June 9, Heroes Day: A commemoration of the thousands of Ugandans who died during the guerrilla civil war from 1981 - 1986. Many of these were simply villagers who refused to give up the hiding place of the NRA troops of Yoweri Museveni
October 9, Independence Day: 2012 marked the 50 year of Ugandan independence from Great Britain. This annual celebration is the equivalent of the American 4th of July
December 25, Christmas: Traditional
December 26, Boxing Day: Traditional in many countries