Public holidays in Sudan 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Sudan
Christmas Day
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Sudan public holidays 2026
Sudan has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Coptic Christmas | Nationwide |
| 12 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday Coptic Easter Sunday | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Sudan in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day (Friday to Sunday)
Sudan public holidays 2027
Sudan has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 7 Jan | Thu | Coptic Christmas | Nationwide |
| 2 May | Sun | Easter Sunday Coptic Easter Sunday | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Sudan in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: Independence Day (Friday to Sunday)
Sudan public holidays by month in 2026
- January: Independence Day (1); Coptic Christmas (7)
- April: Easter Sunday (12)
- December: Christmas Day (25)
No nationwide public holidays in February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is Independence Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026. January is the busiest month, with 2 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 3 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Sudan
This page lists the public holidays of Sudan for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Sudan is Africa/Khartoum, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Sudan have in 2026?
Sudan has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Sudan?
The next nationwide public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Sudan?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Sudan. It works out the date in Sudan's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Sudan fall on a weekend in 2026?
Easter Sunday (Sunday, 12 April 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Sudan in 2026?
Yes. 1 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Sudan?
January has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 2 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Sudan?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If Sudan has local or regional days off, they are not part of this list.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.