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Somalia public holidays

Upcoming public holidays in Somalia, what closes, and how each one affects travel through Mogadishu airport. Islamic holidays follow the moon, so their dates are expected dates.

Upcoming holidays

  1. 1 Jan 2027In 51 days

    New Year's Day

    Government offices closed; most shops open. Little effect on flights.

  2. 9 Mar 2027In 118 days · 3 days

    Eid al-Fitrexpected

    End of Ramadan. Offices and many businesses close for about three days. Very busy flights in the days before and after.

  3. 1 May 2027In 171 days

    Labour Day

    Government offices closed. Little effect on flights.

  4. 15 May 2027In 185 days

    Day of Arafatexpected

    Hajj day before Eid al-Adha. Many people fast; flights to and from Jeddah are full.

  5. 16 May 2027In 186 days · 3 days

    Eid al-Adhaexpected

    Festival of Sacrifice during Hajj. Offices close for several days; flights very busy, especially to Jeddah.

  6. 6 Jun 2027In 207 days

    Islamic New Yearexpected

    Government offices closed. Little effect on flights.

  7. 26 Jun 2027In 227 days

    Independence Day (26 June)

    Marks the independence of northern Somalia in 1960. Offices closed; celebrations in the city.

  8. 1 Jul 2027In 232 days

    Independence & Union Day (1 July)

    National day: independence and union in 1960. Celebrations, road closures and extra security — leave early for the airport.

  9. 15 Aug 2027In 277 days

    The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid)expected

    Government offices closed; religious gatherings in the evening.

Islamic holidays start after the new moon is sighted and are announced in Somalia shortly before — the actual day can move by one day from the date shown.

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