In Somalia, there are 11 public holidays in Somaliland in 2026, and eight public holidays in other regions. Five of them fall on weekends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Somalia 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2026 | Thursday | except Somaliland |
| Prophet's Ascension | Jan 16, 2026 | Friday | Somaliland |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 20, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Mar 21, 2026 | Saturday | Somaliland |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Somaliland Sovereignty Day | May 18, 2026 | Monday | Somaliland |
| Somaliland Sovereignty Day Holiday |
May 19, 2026 | Tuesday | Somaliland |
| Eid al-Adha | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Somaliland |
| Islamic New Year | Jun 16, 2026 | Tuesday | Somaliland |
| Independence Day | Jun 26, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Ashura | Jun 26, 2026 | Friday | except Somaliland |
| Republic Day | Jul 01, 2026 | Wednesday | except Somaliland |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Aug 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Somalia 2026.
