Public holidays in Somalia 2026
Every public holiday in Somalia in 2026 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Somalia, 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 16 January | Friday | Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) | National |
| 20 March | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day | National |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 16 June | Tuesday | Islamic New Year (estimated) | National |
| 25 June | Thursday | Ashura (estimated) | National |
| 26 June | Friday | Independence Day | National |
| 1 July | Wednesday | Republic Day | National |
| 25 August | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 10 national holidays in 2026, 10 fall on a weekday and 0 at a weekend. Every one lands on a weekday this year.
Other years
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Other countries
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