Sudan Calendar with Holidays 2026. In 2026, Sudan will celebrate a series of official holidays that will reflect the Islamic religion, cultural diversity, and history. The year starts with the independence day of 1 January, and this was the day when Sudan was emancipated by the colonial government in 1956. On 7 January, the Christian community of Christmas has been seen practicing the religious variety of the nation in the Coptic Christmas. One of the best holidays in Sudan is Eid al-Fitr, which is celebrated on about 20 March and is devoted to the celebration of the end of Ramadan and prayers, feasts, and celebration of the community.
Sudan Calendar with Holidays 2026
Later on, Christian societies will observe Coptic Easter in April, whereas the work and rights of Labor de Sudan will be observed on 1 May. Late May is expected to mark an important religious phenomenon across the country, and the festival of sacrifice will be called Eid al-Adha. The Islamic New Year will take place on or around June 16, and it will provide a spiritual rebirth in accordance with Hijri. The birthday of Mawlid al-Nabi, or Prophet Muhammad, is another great festival that is estimated to be in late August. Christian citizens have the 25th as a public holiday and 25 December as Christmas Day.
These holidays give Sudanese people a moment for spiritual reflection, national pride, and unity, which is an important part of the cultural and religious identity of the country in 2026.
Sudan Holiday Calendar 2026
Sudan Holidays 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Coptic Christmas |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al‑Fitr (tentative) |
| Mar 21–23 | Sat–Mon | Eid al‑Fitr Holiday (tentative multi-day) |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Coptic Easter |
| May 26–30 | Tue–Sat | Eid al‑Adha & Holiday (tentative) |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year (tentative) |
| August 26 | Wednesday | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (tentative) |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
- Independence Day-Jan 1: Anglo EPT celebrates Sudan’s freedom in 1956.
- Coptic Christmas-Jan. 7: Coptic Christians observe the birth of Jesus according to tradition.
- Eidal-FITR – Mar20: Marks the end of Ramadan with prayer and festive ceremonies.
- Eidal-Fitr Holiday-Mar 21–23: Additional public holiday after EID to complete the celebration.
- Coptic Easter-Apr12: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus in the Coptic Church.
- Eidal-Pha, May 26–30: The Islamic feast of sacrifice is celebrated over multiple days with prayer and community feasts.
- Islamic New Year-Jun 17: The Islamic Hijri calendar marks the beginning of the year.
- Prophet’s birthday-Aug. 26: Prophet observes the birth anniversary of Muhammad.
- Christmas Day-Dec 25: According to the Gregorian calendar, Jesus celebrates the birth of Christ.