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Ugandan National Holidays |
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About Uganda
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There are 13 national holidays celebrated annually in Uganda. Government offices, schools, and most businesses are closed:
| January 1 |
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New Years Day |
| January 26 |
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NRM Day (NRM is the national political party) |
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Idd (both Idd Muslim holidays, dates change according to the moon) |
March 8
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Women’s Day |
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Good Friday |
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Easter Monday |
| May 1 |
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Labor Day |
June 3
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Martyr’s Day |
June 9
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Hero’s Day
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| October 9 |
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Independence Day (Independence from Britain was received in 1962 |
| December 25 |
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Christmas Day |
| December 26 |
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Boxing Day (celebrated in many former British colonies) |
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