Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Uganda
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 October | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 9 October | Saturday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Uganda.
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.
Make it longer
Fri 9 Oct – Sun 11 Oct is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Kampala around 9 October: high 27°C (80°F), low 19°C (65°F), rain on 89% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Kampala. Source: NASA POWER (NASA Langley Research Center). Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 9 October in Kampala: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Uganda
Friday, 25 December 2026
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 Uganda
Source: the open-source holidays library, version 0.106. Data generated on 9 October 2026. Official government announcements take precedence.