Public holidays in South Sudan 2026 and 2027
South Sudan has 14 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in South Sudan 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Fri, Jan 9, 2026 | Peace Agreement Day |
| Fri, Mar 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Sat, Apr 4, 2026 | Holy Saturday |
| Sun, Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | International Labour Day |
| Sat, May 16, 2026 | SPLA Day |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Thu, Jul 9, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Thu, Jul 30, 2026 | Martyrs' Day |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Second Day of Christmas |
Public holidays in South Sudan 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Sat, Jan 9, 2027 | Peace Agreement Day |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sat, Mar 27, 2027 | Holy Saturday |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | International Labour Day |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) · SPLA Day |
| Fri, Jul 9, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Fri, Jul 30, 2027 | Martyrs' Day |
| Fri, Dec 24, 2027 | Christmas Eve |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Second Day of Christmas |
Dates marked estimated depend on the sighting of the moon and may move by a day. Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in South Sudan
South Sudan lies in the tropics, so it doesn't have the four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Temperatures stay warm all year and the calendar is shaped by wet and dry seasons instead, when monsoon or trade-wind rains come and go. Day length barely changes, so sunrise and sunset stay at about the same time year-round.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does South Sudan have in 2027?
14 days in 2027 are public holidays in South Sudan, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in South Sudan?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in South Sudan?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
Why do some dates say estimated?
Islamic holidays follow the moon and are confirmed by sighting the new crescent, so the exact day can shift by one. The estimated date is the most likely one.
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