There are approximately fourteen nationally recognized public holidays in Uganda.List
Main Holidays Date Name Description1 January New Year's Day26 January NRM Liberation Day Fireworks, military parades and sporting events to celebrate the 1986 overthrow of the then sitting government.16 February Archbishop Janani Luwum Day 8 March Women's Day 1 May Labour Day 3 June Uganda Martyrs' Day Honors 45 Christians who were martyred between 1885 and 1887.9 June National Heroes' Day Begun in 2001, this holiday honours people who fought on both sides of the Ugandan Bush War. The date recalls the assassination of Eddidian Babumba Mukiibi Luttamaguzi.9 October Independence Day From the United Kingdom, 196225 December Christmas Day 26 December Boxing Day Friday of Holy WeekMarch or April Good Friday Crucifixion of JesusMonday after EasterMarch or April Easter Monday Christian Feast of the Resurrection1 Shawwal Eid al-Fitr Muslim End of Ramadan10 Dhu al-Hijjah Eid al-Adha Muslim Feast of Sacrifice
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