Sudan Public Holidays 2027

Sudan 2027 public holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha dates & national days.

Weekend Days: Friday & Saturday

Date Day Holiday Type
2027-01-01 Friday, January 1, 2027 New Year's Day National
2027-01-01 Friday, January 1, 2027 Independence Day National
2027-03-09 Tuesday, March 9, 2027 Eid al-Fitr (3 days) Religious
2027-05-16 Sunday, May 16, 2027 Eid al-Adha (3 days) Religious
2027-08-14 Saturday, August 14, 2027 Prophet's Birthday Religious

2027 Holiday Summary

Total public holidays: 5

National holidays: 2

Religious holidays: 3

Weekend days: Friday & Saturday

About Public Holidays in Sudan

Sudan's public holiday calendar reflects the country's independence history and Islamic heritage. Independence Day on 1 January marks Sudan's independence in 1956, making it one of the first African nations to gain independence from colonial rule. Islamic religious holidays follow the Hijri calendar and include Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, the Prophet's Birthday, and the Islamic New Year, confirmed through moon sighting. Sudan has experienced significant political and security upheaval in recent years, which has affected the consistent observance of public holidays across the country. Sudan's economy is based on agriculture, livestock, mining, and crop exports, with the standard work week running Sunday through Thursday and the weekend on Friday and Saturday. Islamic holidays such as Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha shift dates annually according to the lunar Hijri calendar, with religious authorities announcing final dates based on moon sighting.

Practical Information for Residents and Visitors

  • Public holidays are officially declared, though current conditions may affect sector-wide observance.
  • National holidays include Independence Day and Islamic religious holidays.
  • Religious holiday dates are determined by official moon sighting.
  • Monitoring local developments and official announcements before planning is strongly advised.
Public Holiday Details 2027
New Year's Day National
January 1, 2027 • Friday • 1 day
Independence Day National
January 1, 2027 • Friday • 1 day
Eid al-Fitr Religious
March 9, 2027 • Tuesday • 3 days

See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.

Eid al-Adha Religious
May 16, 2027 • Sunday • 3 days

See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.

Prophet's Birthday Religious
August 14, 2027 • Saturday • 1 day

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