Our Calendar
Uganda public holidays, important international and United Nations days, and the dates of our own programs and events…
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Saturday 3 June 2023
Public holiday
Public holiday remembering the Uganda Martyrs, Christians put to death between 1885 and 1887.
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Monday 5 June 2023
The main United Nations day for encouraging action to protect the environment.
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Friday 9 June 2023
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Monday 12 June 2023
World Day Against Child Labour
Raises awareness of child labour and what is needed to end it.
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Wednesday 14 June 2023
Thanks voluntary blood donors and encourages more people to give blood.
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Friday 16 June 2023
Draws attention to the rights and needs of children in Africa; it recalls the 16 June 1976 Soweto student protests.
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Tuesday 20 June 2023
Honours the strength and courage of people forced to flee their homes.
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Thursday 29 June 2023
Public holiday Date to be confirmed
The Feast of Sacrifice (10 Dhu al-Hijjah). The exact day follows the sighting of the new moon and the official announcement, so the date shown is a p…
Times are East Africa Time (Kampala).
Public holiday dates follow the Public Holidays Act of Uganda. The government can declare additional or changed holidays by notice, and moveable dates such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are confirmed by official announcement after the moon is sighted; until then they are marked "Date to be confirmed" (the real day is usually the day shown or one day earlier). A few international days, such as Safer Internet Day, are announced afresh each year.
Where the dates come from
Each international day shows its source, such as the United Nations or the World Health Organization. Open a date to see it.
Keep the dates in your own calendar
Download the whole calendar as an iCal (.ics) file for Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or subscribe to its address to receive updates.
https://luminaafricafoundation.com/calendar.ics