Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Somalia in 2020
Date | Name | Type | |
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Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year | Public Holiday |
Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
Mar 22 | Sunday | Isra and Mi'raj | Common local holiday |
May 1 | Friday | May Day | Public Holiday |
May 18 | Monday | Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty | Common local holiday |
May 19 | Tuesday | Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday | Common local holiday |
May 23 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
May 24 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Common local holiday |
Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
Jun 26 | Friday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
Jul 1 | Wednesday | Republic Day | Common local holiday |
Jul 31 | Friday | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
Aug 1 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Common local holiday |
Aug 20 | Thursday | Muharram | Common local holiday |
Aug 29 | Saturday | Ashura | Public Holiday |
Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
Oct 29 | Thursday | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
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