Holidays and Observances in Somalia in 2026
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Common local holiday |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) | 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 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) | Common local holiday |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Common local holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Ashura (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Republic Day | Common local holiday |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| Sep 23 | Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
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