Public Holidays in Uganda Jan 1 New Year's Day. Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 26 Liberation Day. Mar 8 International Women's Day. Apr 14 Good Friday. Apr 17 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day. Jun 3 Martyrs' Day. Jun 9 National Heroes' Day. Oct 9 Independence Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26 Boxing Day. Dec 31 Eid alA-dha (Feast of the Sacrifice).