South Sudan has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 9 | Friday | Peace Agreement Day | Public |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| May 16 | Saturday | SPLA Day | Public |
| May 29 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jul 9 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Martyrs Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Republic Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Public |
South Sudan has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.