Holidays in South Sudan in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Sudan in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting South Sudan.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year South Sudan
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Peace Agreement Day South Sudan
January 9 2025, Thursday
National
Valentine's Day South Sudan
February 14 2025, Friday
Observance
International Women's Day South Sudan
March 8 2025, Saturday
Observance
March Equinox South Sudan
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Eid al-Fitr South Sudan
March 31 2025, Monday
National
Easter Sunday South Sudan
April 20 2025, Sunday
Local holiday
May Day South Sudan
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
SPLA Day South Sudan
May 16 2025, Friday
National
Eid al-Adha South Sudan
June 7 2025, Saturday
National
Father's Day South Sudan
June 8 2025, Sunday
Observance
June Solstice South Sudan
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
Mother's Day South Sudan
July 7 2025, Monday
Observance
Independence Day South Sudan
July 9 2025, Wednesday
National
Martyrs Day South Sudan
July 30 2025, Wednesday
National
September Equinox South Sudan
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
Grandparents' Day South Sudan
November 9 2025, Sunday
Observance
December Solstice South Sudan
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Day South Sudan
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
Republic Day South Sudan
December 28 2025, Sunday
Observance
New Year's Eve South Sudan
December 31 2025, Wednesday
Observance