Holidays in South Sudan in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Sudan in 2026. 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 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Peace Agreement Day | South Sudan January 9 2026, Friday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | South Sudan February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| International Women's Day | South Sudan March 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Eid al-Fitr | South Sudan March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
| March Equinox | South Sudan March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Easter Sunday | South Sudan April 5 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| May Day | South Sudan May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| SPLA Day | South Sudan May 16 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Eid al-Adha | South Sudan May 27 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Father's Day | South Sudan June 14 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | South Sudan June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Mother's Day | South Sudan July 6 2026, Monday |
Observance |
| Independence Day | South Sudan July 9 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Martyrs Day | South Sudan July 30 2026, Thursday |
National |
| September Equinox | South Sudan September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Grandparents' Day | South Sudan November 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | South Sudan December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | South Sudan December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Republic Day | South Sudan December 28 2026, Monday |
Observance |
| New Year's Eve | South Sudan December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in South Sudan