Somalia Calendar with Holidays 2026 — In 2026, Somalia observes a structured mixture of national and religious holidays, marked by about 8 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, May 18 with a regional holiday on 19 May. The Eid al-Adha 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 Ashura on Jun 26, Friday. Republic Day is celebrated on Wednesday, 1 July marking the formation of the Republic of Somalia.
The Prophet’s birthday, Mawlid, 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.
Somalia 2026 Calendar FAQs
1. How many official public holidays are there in Somalia for 2026?
Somalia has 8 national-level recognized public holidays in 2026.
2.Are these holidays observed nationwide?
Yes, but some local holidays—such as Somaliland Restoration of Sovereignty—are mainly recognized in the Somaliland region.
3.What about Isra and Miraj, or the Islamic New Year?
They are seen but classified as common local holidays, not official nationwide public holidays.
4.Is Ashura seen as a public holiday?
Yes, Ashura ( 10th day of Muharram’s, on June 26) is officially recognized as a public holiday.
5. Are seasonal solar events like solstices considered holidays?
No. Events like the March or September equinox are shown in calendars but are not statutory holidays.