Public Holidays SO 2026
8 holidays · 8 national · 0 regional
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day National |
| 20 Mar | Fri | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) National |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day National |
| 27 May | Wed | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) National |
| 25 Jun | Thu | Day of Ashura National |
| 26 Jun | Fri | Independence of British Somaliland National |
| 1 Jul | Wed | Independence Day National |
| 25 Aug | Tue | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) National |
SO public holidays 2026: 8 days
In SO in 2026 there are 8 public holidays, all national. Of these, 8 fall on a weekday — guaranteed days off for employees — while 0 coincide with Saturday or Sunday. 3 land on a Monday or Friday, naturally extending the weekend without using any annual leave. The month with the most public holidays is May. The holiday calendar opens with New Year's Day on 1 January and closes with Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on 25 August.