Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Sudan · عيد الاستقلال
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 January | Thursday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 January | Friday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Sudan.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Khartoum around 1 January: high 30°C (87°F), low 14°C (57°F), rain on 1% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Khartoum. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 1 January in Khartoum: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Sudan
Thursday, 7 January 2027
Independence Day in other countries
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Central African Republic
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Eritrea
Eswatini
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
More for Sudan
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.