Somalia has a total of 18 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year
Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2017 March Equinox in Somalia (Mogadishu)
Isra and Mi'raj
Monday, April 24, 2017 Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
May Day
Monday, May 1, 2017 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty
Thursday, May 18, 2017 Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty is a common local holiday in Somalia
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday
Friday, May 19, 2017 Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 June Solstice in Somalia (Mogadishu)
Eid al-Fitr
Monday, June 26, 2017 Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Independence Day
Monday, June 26, 2017 Independence Day is a public holiday in Somalia
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
Republic Day
Saturday, July 1, 2017 Republic Day is a common local holiday in Somalia
Eid al-Adha
Saturday, September 2, 2017 Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Sunday, September 3, 2017 Eid al-Adha Holiday is a common local holiday in Somalia
Muharram
Friday, September 22, 2017 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2017 September Equinox in Somalia (Mogadishu)
Ashura
Sunday, October 1, 2017 Ashura is a public holiday in Somalia
The Prophet's Birthday
Friday, December 1, 2017 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2017 December Solstice in Somalia (Mogadishu)
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