Somalia Public Holidays 2026
Somalia 2026 public holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha dates & national days.
Weekend Days: Friday & Saturday
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Friday, March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (2 days) | Religious |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | National |
| 2026-05-26 | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (2 days) | Religious |
| 2026-07-01 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-08-25 | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Prophet's Birthday | Religious |
2026 Holiday Summary
Total public holidays: 6
National holidays: 3
Religious holidays: 3
Weekend days: Friday & Saturday
About Public Holidays in Somalia
Somalia's public holiday calendar includes national commemorations and Islamic religious observances. Union Day on 1 July is the principal national holiday, marking the unification of Italian Somalia and British Somaliland in 1960 and the establishment of the Somali Republic. Islamic holidays follow the Hijri calendar and include Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday, confirmed through moon sighting. Due to the complex security and political situation in parts of Somalia, the observance of public holidays may vary significantly across different regions and administrative areas. Somalia's economy relies on agriculture, pastoralism, remittances from the diaspora, and telecommunications, with the work week typically running Saturday through Thursday and Friday as the day of rest. Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday dates shift annually according to the lunar Hijri calendar, with official dates determined by moon sighting.
Practical Information for Residents and Visitors
- Public holidays are declared by the federal government, with observance varying by region.
- Recognised holidays include Union Day and major Islamic religious celebrations.
- Religious holiday dates depend on moon sighting confirmation and may shift by one day.
- Consulting local sources to verify conditions before travel is strongly recommended.
Public Holiday Details 2026
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.