🇺🇬 Uganda

Uganda Independence Day October 9

Next edition: Friday, October 9, 2026, in 7 days. Celebrated since 1962. Here is where the diaspora from Uganda celebrates it, far from home.

Upcoming celebrations

No celebration announced yet. Organise the first one in your city: your community will see it.

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Frequently asked questions

When is uganda Independence Day?

Uganda Independence Day falls on October 9 every year. The next edition takes place on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Where to celebrate uganda Independence Day abroad?

No celebration appears on Compatri yet. You can organise the first one in your city, and your community will see it right away.

How do I organise a celebration?

Create an event on Compatri and link it to the community of your city. Then its members discover it and confirm they are coming.

How many people from Uganda live abroad?

According to the UN, about 573,000 people from Uganda live abroad. Their children born abroad do not count in this figure.