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Dates to remember

Our Calendar

Uganda public holidays, important international and United Nations days, and the dates of our own programs and events, all in one place.

October 2031

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  1. Sunday 5 October 2031

    • World Teachers' Day

      International / UN day All day

      Celebrates teachers and the importance of the teaching profession.

  2. Thursday 9 October 2031

    • Independence Day

      Uganda public holiday All day

      Public holiday

      Marks Uganda's independence from the United Kingdom on 9 October 1962.

  3. Friday 10 October 2031

    • World Mental Health Day

      International / UN day All day

      Raises awareness of mental health issues and support for mental health care.

  4. Saturday 11 October 2031

  5. Wednesday 15 October 2031

    • Global Handwashing Day

      International / UN day All day

      Promotes handwashing with soap as an easy, effective way to protect health.

  6. Thursday 16 October 2031

    • World Food Day

      International / UN day All day

      Marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization and promotes action against hunger.

  7. Friday 17 October 2031

  8. Friday 24 October 2031

    • United Nations Day

      International / UN day All day

      Marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945.

Times are East Africa Time (Kampala).

Public holiday dates follow the Public Holidays Act of Uganda. The government can declare additional or changed holidays by notice, and moveable dates such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are confirmed by official announcement after the moon is sighted; until then they are marked "Date to be confirmed" (the real day is usually the day shown or one day earlier). A few international days, such as Safer Internet Day, are announced afresh each year.

Where the dates come from

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