Uganda

Liberation Day

Monday, January 26, 2026

Upcoming Years Dates

YearDateDay
2026CurrentJanuary 26Monday
2027January 26Tuesday
2028January 26Wednesday
2029January 26Friday
2030January 26Saturday

Note: Liberation Day falls on January 26 in 2026 (updated from our holiday calendar)

Holiday Details

Date

Monday, January 26, 2026

2026-01-26

Country

Uganda

UG

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Liberation Day in Uganda

Liberation Day is celebrated on Monday, January 26, 2026 in Uganda. The holiday falls on a Tuesday in 2027. Right now, Liberation Day is 99 days ago.
Liberation Day has already passed this year. It was 99 days ago (Tuesday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on January 26 next year.
Yes, Liberation Day is an official public holiday in Uganda. Dates are set by Uganda's official holiday calendar.
Liberation Day falls on Tuesday, Monday, January 26, 2026. Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Tuesday Month: January Country: Uganda
Here are the upcoming dates for Liberation Day in Uganda: • 2026: January 26 (Monday) • 2027: January 26 (Tuesday) • 2028: January 26 (Wednesday) • 2029: January 26 (Friday) • 2030: January 26 (Saturday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check Uganda's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Liberation Day is not currently observed as a substitute day in Uganda for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Monday, January 26, 2026 (Tuesday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.
The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and Liberation Day. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-01-26 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If Liberation Day has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉
Liberation Day for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in Uganda were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.
You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Monday, January 26, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss Liberation Day again! 🎉
You may occasionally see a different date for Liberation Day on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within Uganda 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For Liberation Day in Uganda: we use the official date Monday, January 26, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with Uganda's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.
Holiday: Liberation Day Country: Uganda Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Weekday: Tuesday Year: 2027 Status: 99 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: January 26 Upcoming years tracked: 4