The government has declared Tuesday, 28th July 2026, a public holiday to enable Ugandans to participate in the Local Council Elections across the country.
The announcement was made by the Uganda Media Centre in a press release issued on 24th July 2026 and signed by the Executive Director, Alan Kasujja.
The declaration comes just four days ahead of the polls, which are expected to see millions of Ugandans vote for leaders at the village, parish, and sub-county levels.
Electoral officials and political stakeholders have been urging citizens to turn up in large numbers to elect leaders at the grassroots, saying Local Councils remain the closest point of contact between government and communities.
The public holiday means government offices, schools, and most businesses will be closed to allow voters and election officials to take part in the exercise without disruption.
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