Coronavirus: Travel status International flights are canceled in Mogadishu until further notice. Land and sea borders are closed.
Somalia Coronavirus Travel Guide
Note Observance of fasting during the month of Ramadan is currently in effect. This may affect the length of working hours.
When are the next National holidays in Somalia?
Upcoming Holidays
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Labour Day
May 1, . This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ... -
Eid-ul-Fitr
May 13, . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
Independence Day
Jun 26, . Marks the independence of British Somaliland on June 26th 1960. Five days later it joined ... -
Republic Day
Jul 1, . Marks the unification of the former Italian and British Somalilands as the Somali ... -
Eid Al Adha
Jul 20, . Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. ... -
Islamic New Year
Aug 10, . Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
List of Holidays in Somalia in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Mi'raaj Nabi | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid-ul-Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Republic Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid Al Adha | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Islamic New Year | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Ashura | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Mawlid Nabi | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
Notes
- The weekend in Somalia is observed on a Thursday and Friday.
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