| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-09 | Peace Agreement Day | National |
| 2027-03-09 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-03-27 | Holy Saturday | National |
| 2027-03-28 | Easter Sunday | National |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2027-05-01 | International Labour Day | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Eid al-Adha (estimated); SPLA Day | National |
| 2027-07-09 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-07-30 | Martyrs' Day | National |
| 2027-12-24 | Christmas Eve | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-26 | Second Day of Christmas | National |
How many public holidays does South Sudan have in 2027?
South Sudan has 14 public holidays in 2027: 14 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 26 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, June, August, September, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how South Sudan's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in South Sudan 2027
South Sudan's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Fri 26 - Mon 29 March: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March).
- Fri 9 - Sun 11 July: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Friday 9 July to Sunday 11 July).
- Fri 30 July - Sun 1 August: Martyrs' Day (3-day weekend, Friday 30 July to Sunday 1 August).
- Fri 24 - Sun 26 December: Christmas Eve (3-day weekend, Friday 24 December to Sunday 26 December).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in South Sudan 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2027 no public holiday in South Sudan is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in South Sudan: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in South Sudan in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in South Sudan.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in South Sudan (2027)
Our South Sudan public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, recalling the day Jesus lay in the tomb. It is a public holiday in several countries, particularly in Europe and Latin America, though in many places it is not a separate holiday because it falls on a weekend. The principal liturgy is the Easter Vigil held after nightfall, during which the Paschal candle is lit and the resurrection is first proclaimed.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the central feast of the Christian year, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus three days after the crucifixion. In many countries it is a public holiday, though in others the legal holiday falls on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The date is movable, set by the Council of Nicaea as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox, so it ranges from 22 March to 25 April.