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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
