Uganda Governance Monitor
Uganda Governance Monitor
President Yoweri Museveni declared January 15 and 16, 2026 public holidays under the Public Holidays Act so that citizens could take part in the presidential and parliamentary elections, ChimpReports reported. A government public notice said the measure was meant to encourage broad participation in the vote.
A national event, not tied to one district.
Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.