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Somalia public holidays 2027

8public holidays
1long weekends
3bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Somalia in 2027

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1FridayNew Year's Day
Mar 9TuesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
May 1SaturdayLabour Day
May 16SundayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Jun 15TuesdayDay of Ashura
Jun 26SaturdayIndependence of British Somaliland
Jul 1ThursdayIndependence Day
Aug 14SaturdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)

In 2027, Somalia has 8 public holidays. 4 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 and the last one is Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on Saturday, August 14, 2027.

Long weekends in 2027

Best bridge days to book

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Mar 8 (1 day)4 days off (Mar 6 to Mar 9)End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Jun 14 (1 day)4 days off (Jun 12 to Jun 15)Day of Ashura
Jul 2 (1 day)4 days off (Jul 1 to Jul 4)Independence Day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Somalia have in 2027?
  1. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.
How many long weekends are there in Somalia in 2027?

1, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 3 (New Year's Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2027 holidays in Somalia fall on a weekend?

Labour Day (Saturday, May 1, 2027), Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (Sunday, May 16, 2027), Independence of British Somaliland (Saturday, June 26, 2027), Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) (Saturday, August 14, 2027). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Somalia: 2026, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2027 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.