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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Liberation Day
Monday, January 26, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
24
Weekend
SUN
25
Weekend
MON
26
Holiday
3-day weekend (January 24 – January 26)
📣 Traveler notes
Uganda is known for its rich biodiversity and diverse African fauna, including the critically endangered mountain gorilla and common chimpanzee.
- Infrastructure may be underdeveloped.
- Security risks vary by location.
- Currency use may differ outside major tourist areas.
- Public transportation can be crowded and unstructured.
- Adhering to local dress codes is important.
- Observe local customs for greetings.
- Due to Uganda's conservative society, dress modestly (trousers recommended for women, especially outside cities). When greeting, a handshake is standard; use your wrist if hands are unclean. Avoid criticizing local religions.
About this holiday
Liberation Day marks the end of an occupation, the fall of a regime, or liberation from external rule. It is distinct from Independence Day, which celebrates the establishment of statehood.