Uganda
Capital: Kampala
About
Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania. The southern part includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania. Uganda is in the African Great Lakes region, lies within the Nile basin, and has a varied equatorial climate. As of 2024, it had a population of 45.9 million, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital and largest city, Kampala.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Uganda. 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.
Independence Day
October 9, 2026
Friday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
Saturday
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Liberation Day
January 26, 2027
Tuesday
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
February 16, 2027
Tuesday
Cities (1)
References4
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- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance, Official eVisa portal.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: .
