Public holidays in Somaliland

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The holidays in Somaliland: Somaliland uses two calendar systems: the Gregorian calendar primarily, but the Islamic calendar for religious holidays.

Date English name Local name Remarks
Gregorian calendar
1 May Labour Day
18 May19 May Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty
26 June Independence Day
Islamic lunar calendar
12 Rabi'-ul-Awwal Birthday of Muhammad Mawlid Nabi
27 Rajab Muhammad's Ascension to Heaven Mi'raaj Nabi
1 Shawwal End of Ramadan Eid Ed Fitri
10 Dhul Hijja Eid Al Adha
1 Muharram Muslim New Year

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