| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-01-07 | Coptic Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-22 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-23 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-04-12 | Coptic Easter | National |
| 2026-05-26 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-05-28 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-05-29 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-05-30 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-06-16 | Islamic New Year (estimated) | National |
| 2026-08-25 | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Sudan have in 2026?
Sudan has 15 public holidays in 2026: 15 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, July, September, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Sudan's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Sudan 2026
Sudan's public holidays create 3 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 20 - Mon 23 March: Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (4-day weekend, Friday 20 March to Monday 23 March).
- Tue 26 - Sun 31 May: Eid al-Adha (estimated) (6-day weekend, Tuesday 26 May to Sunday 31 May).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Sudan 2026
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 2026 no public holiday in 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 Sudan: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Sudan in 2026. 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 2026 is Independence Day, a public holiday in Sudan.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Sudan (2026)
Our Sudan public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
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.
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours and the poor. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date moves about ten days earlier each year and is listed as estimated.
Islamic New Year (estimated)
The Islamic New Year, or Hijri New Year, begins on the first day of Muharram, the month that starts the lunar Islamic calendar. It commemorates the Hijra, the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is a public holiday in many Muslim majority countries. Because the Islamic year is about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian year, the date shifts annually and is published as estimated.
Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
The Prophet's Birthday, or Mawlid al-Nabi, marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the twelfth day of Rabi al-Awwal in the Islamic calendar. It is a public holiday in many Muslim majority countries, observed with recitations of poetry, charitable meals and processions, though its observance is disputed in some traditions. The Gregorian date shifts about ten days earlier each year and is therefore published as estimated.