Somalia Calendar with Holidays 2026 Somalia enjoys a systematic mix of national and religious holidays, which are characterized by approximately 8 official holidays every year. The day of the New Year is on Thursday, January 1, and this is the first day of the calendar, with the exception of Somaliland, a countrywide acknowledgement. Isra and Miraj, which recall the birth of Prophet Muhammad, are also observed on Friday, 16 January. Ramadan starts in March, about the 18th, and then Eid al-Fitr is on Friday, March 20. The observation in the region went on throughout the weekend.
Somalia Calendar with Holidays 2026
Labor Day is also celebrated on 1 May, Friday, and Somaliland celebrated its sovereignty day on 18 May, Monday, and a countrywide holiday on Monday, 19 May. The Eid al-Adha Festival is observed on Wednesday, May 27, following a local enlargement holiday on May 28, the Islamic New Year (Muharram) observed on Friday, June 17, and Ashura on Friday, June 26. The Republic Day is celebrated on Wednesday, 1 July, commemorating the establishment of the Republic of Somalia.
Mawlid is the birthday of the Prophet, and it will be held on Wednesday, August 26. Secondary seasonal observations along with the solstice of June, e.g., the March and September equinoxes, can be observed, though they are not official public holidays. This calendar consists of a blend between citizen tradition and Islamic faith in Somalia, which gives some organized time to reflect on the country and raise the religion.
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 (the 10th day of Muharram, 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.