Sudan
Capital: Khartoum
About
Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the east, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the southeast, and South Sudan to the south. Sudan has a population of 51.8 million people as of 2025 and occupies 1,886,068 square kilometres, making it Africa's third-largest country by area. Sudan's capital and most populous city is Khartoum.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Sudan. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Independence Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Coptic Christmas
January 7, 2027
Thursday
Coptic Easter Sunday · Easter Sunday
May 2, 2027
Sunday
Cities (1)
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