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Public holidays · Africa · 2028

Flag of South SudanSouth Sudan Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in South Sudan

South Sudan has 12 national public holidays in 2028. 6 of them fall on a weekday and 6 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #100
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
4
Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays

South Sudan public holidays 2028 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
Weekend 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
Labour Day Labour Day Public holiday
SPLA Day SPLA Day Public holiday
Weekend Independence Day Independence Day Public holiday
Weekend Martyrs' Day Martyrs' Day Public holiday
Weekend Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Public holiday
Christmas Day Christmas Day Public holiday
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 2028

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 1

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February

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March

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April 4

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May 2

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June

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July 2

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December 3

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Long weekends in South Sudan 2028

4 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

4days

Fri 14 Apr – Mon 17 Apr

No leave needed

3days

Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May

No leave needed

4days

Sat 13 May – Tue 16 May

Take off Mon 15 May

4days

Sat 23 Dec – Tue 26 Dec

No leave needed

3days

Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan

No leave needed

South Sudan vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2028

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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.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in South Sudan

How many public holidays does South Sudan have in 2028?

12 national public holidays. That ranks South Sudan #100 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.

How many long weekends are there in South Sudan in 2028?

4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 15 May) for 4 days in a row from 13 May.

Which South Sudan public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?

New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan), Holy Saturday (Sat 15 Apr), Easter Sunday (Sun 16 Apr), Independence Day (Sun 9 Jul), Martyrs' Day (Sun 30 Jul) and Christmas Eve (Sun 24 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in South Sudan?

April, with 4 national holidays: Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.