Public holidays · Africa · 2027
South Sudan Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in South Sudan
South Sudan has 12 national public holidays in 2027. 6 of them fall on a weekday and 6 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends.
South Sudan public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Holy Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Easter Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | SPLA Day | SPLA Day | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Martyrs' Day | Martyrs' Day | Public holiday | |
| Christmas Eve | Christmas Eve | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | St. Stephen's Day | Second Day of Christmas | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
South Sudan holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 1
February
March 4
April
May 2
June
July 2
August
September
October
November
December 3
Long weekends in South Sudan 2027
5 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
No leave needed
Fri 9 Jul – Sun 11 Jul
No leave needed
Fri 30 Jul – Sun 1 Aug
No leave needed
Fri 24 Dec – Sun 26 Dec
No leave needed
South Sudan vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2027
Planning a trip to South Sudan?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.