⚖️ Legal Regulations

Somalia's labor regulations are based on the Somali Labor Code, which outlines standard working hours, overtime, and leave entitlements. The legal framework is influenced by Islamic Sharia law and traditional customs. Enforcement of labor laws is often inconsistent due to the country's prolonged political instability and the presence of multiple governing authorities.

📰 News

Somalia is set to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council in January 2026, a significant diplomatic milestone. Domestically, the federal government is planning district council elections in Mogadishu to strengthen local governance. Holiday dates, particularly for Islamic observances, are subject to change by local authorities based on moon sightings.

💡 Insights

The typical workweek in Somalia runs from Saturday to Thursday, with Friday being the Islamic day of rest and prayer. Work schedules often adapt to avoid the midday heat, with breaks during the hottest hours. Cultural work habits are heavily influenced by clan affiliations and informal networks, which can play a significant role in business and employment.
The standard work week in Somalia runs from Sunday through Thursday. Many Islamic holidays, such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, are celebrated for two or three consecutive days. The public holiday system is based on two official calendar systems: the Gregorian calendar for secular holidays and the Islamic lunar calendar for religious holidays.

2026 Working days summary for Banaadir, Somalia

Banaadir, Somalia has 254 working days in 2026. This is calculated from 365 total calendar days, minus 99 weekend days (Saturday-Sunday), and minus 12 holidays. The standard work week runs Monday through Friday.

254
Working Days
99
Weekend Days
12
Holidays

Monthly Breakdown

MonthWorkingWeekendHolidaysTotal
January 20 10 1 31
February 19 8 1 28
March 22 6 3 31
April 22 8 0 30
May 19 9 3 31
June 22 6 2 30
July 21 9 1 31
August 21 9 1 31
September 22 8 0 30
October 21 10 0 31
November 22 8 0 30
December 23 8 0 31
Total 254 99 12 365

2026 Calendar for Banaadir, Somalia

January 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

20 working days, 10 weekend days, and 1 holiday in January 2026.

February 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2
3
4
5
Isra and Mi'raj
Isra and Mi'raj
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

19 working days, 8 weekend days, and 1 holiday in February 2026.

March 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr
21
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr
31

22 working days, 6 weekend days, and 3 holidays in March 2026.

April 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

22 working days, 8 weekend days in April 2026.

May 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
Labour Day
Labour Day
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha
28
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha Holiday
29
30
31

19 working days, 9 weekend days, and 3 holidays in May 2026.

June 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2
3
4
5
6
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Independence of British Somaliland
Independence of British Somaliland
27
28
29
30

22 working days, 6 weekend days, and 2 holidays in June 2026.

July 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
Independence Day
Independence Day
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

21 working days, 9 weekend days, and 1 holiday in July 2026.

August 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
26
27
28
29
30
31

21 working days, 9 weekend days, and 1 holiday in August 2026.

September 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

22 working days, 8 weekend days in September 2026.

October 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

21 working days, 10 weekend days in October 2026.

November 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

22 working days, 8 weekend days in November 2026.

December 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

23 working days, 8 weekend days in December 2026.

Changelog

2026-05-17 22:19:04The holiday set for 2026 has been expanded and adjusted, introducing new observances while modifying the dates of existing ones.
2026-05-05 10:27:33The holiday set for Banaadir in 2026 has been expanded to include additional observances and a restructured schedule.

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