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Government Declares Public Holiday for Local Council Elections

From AllAfrica Uganda · () English

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  • The Ugandan government declared July 28, 2026, a public holiday to facilitate citizen participation in Local Council Elections.
  • The announcement, made by the Uganda Media Centre, aims to encourage high voter turnout for grassroots leadership elections.
  • Government offices and most businesses will close, while essential services will continue to operate during the holiday.

Ugandans will have a public holiday on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to participate in the country's Local Council Elections. The Uganda Media Centre announced the holiday on July 24, 2026, stating it is intended to enable citizens to vote for leaders at village, parish, and sub-county levels.

Electoral officials emphasize the importance of these grassroots elections, noting that Local Councils are the primary point of contact between the government and communities. The holiday is expected to allow voters and election officials to engage in the process without disruption. However, essential services, including health facilities and security operations, will continue to function.

To enable you to participate in the Local Council Elections, 28th July, 2026 is a Public Holiday.

— Uganda Media CentreThis quote is from the official press release announcing the public holiday.

The Electoral Commission has finalized candidate nominations and voter register updates. Authorities are urging all eligible voters to exercise their democratic rights peacefully. The Uganda Media Centre indicated that further updates regarding the elections would be disseminated through official government channels.

We encourage all eligible voters to come out and vote peacefully.

— Electoral Commission officialThis quote reflects the Electoral Commission's call for peaceful participation in the elections.
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