Somalia Calendar with Holidays 2026 — In 2026, Somalia observes a structured mixture of national and religious holidays, marked by about 13 to 16 official days throughout the year. The calendar begins on Thursday, January 1, on the day of the New Year, except in Somaliland, a nationwide recognition. Isra and Miraj, who remembered the origin of Prophet Muhammad, are celebrated on Friday, 16 January. In March, Ramadan begins around the 18th, followed by Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20. The regional observation continued over the weekend.
Somalia Calendar with Holidays 2026
Labor Day is celebrated on Friday, 1 May, and Somaliland marked its sovereignty day on Monday, 18, with a regional holiday on 19 May. The Eid al-Dada Festival takes place on Wednesday, May 27, after a local expansion holiday on May 28, the Islamic New Year (Muharram) celebrated on Friday, June 17, and Ashur on Friday. Republic Day is celebrated on Wednesday, 1 July, marking the formation of the Republic of Somalia. The Prophet’s birthday, Mavalid, is celebrated on Wednesday, August 26. Additional seasonal observations and the June solstice, such as the March and September equinoxes, can also be noted, although they are not formal public holidays. This calendar reflects a mixture of citizen heritage and Islamic belief in Somalia, which provides structured time for national reflection and religious rearing.
Somalia Holiday Calendar 2026
Somalia Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (tentative) |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (tentative) |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year (tentative) |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Independence Day |
| June 26 | Friday | Ashura (tentative) |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Republic Day |
| August 26 | Wednesday | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (tentative) |
- New Year’s Day—January 1: Celebrates the beginning of the new Gregorian year.
- Eid al-Fitr—March 20: Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan fasting.
- Labor Day—May 1: Respect for workers and their contribution to society.
- Eid al-Adha—27 May: The festival of sacrifice celebrated by Muslims around the world.
- Islamic New Year—June 17: Islamic marks the first day of the Hijri calendar.
- Independence Day—26 June: The British celebrate the independence of Somaliland in 1960.
- Ashura—June 26: Religious followers on the 10th day of Muharram.
- Republic Day—July 1: The British and Italians recall the integration of Somaliland.
- Prophet Muhammad’s birthday—August 26: Prophet celebrates Muhammad.