Public Holidays in South Sudan
Every public holiday in South Sudan for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Eve · Thursday, December 24, 2026
South Sudan public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 16 | Saturday | SPLA Day | Public |
| Jul 9 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas | Public |
South Sudan public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 27 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 16 | Sunday | SPLA Day | Public |
| Jul 9 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 30 | Friday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Second Day of Christmas | Public |
South Sudan public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 15 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public |
| Apr 16 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 16 | Tuesday | SPLA Day | Public |
| Jul 9 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 30 | Sunday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Dec 24 | Sunday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Second Day of Christmas | Public |
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About holidays in South Sudan
This page lists South Sudan's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in South Sudan?
South Sudan has 12 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in South Sudan?
Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026 — 58 days away.
Are all holidays in South Sudan nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.