⚖️ Legal Regulations

Somalia's labor regulations are based on its 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 period of instability and weak institutional capacity.

💡 Insights

The typical work week in Somalia runs from Saturday to Thursday, with Friday being the Islamic day of rest and prayer. Work schedules often adjust for the midday heat, and business hours may be flexible. Cultural norms and clan affiliations can significantly influence workplace dynamics and arrangements.
Somalia's work week runs from Sunday through Thursday. The holiday schedule reflects a blend of secular and religious observances, with many Islamic holidays celebrated for two consecutive days. Some regions may observe additional local holidays, such as 'Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty'.
Somalia uses a dual calendar system for its holidays: the Gregorian calendar for civil holidays and the Islamic lunar calendar for religious ones, leading to estimated dates for the latter. The typical workweek is Sunday to Thursday, aligning with many Muslim-majority countries. There is no mention of widespread cultural practices like 'bridge days' connecting holidays to weekends.

2026 Working days summary for Bari, Somalia

Bari, Somalia has 257 working days in 2026. This is calculated from 365 total calendar days, minus 102 weekend days (Saturday-Sunday), and minus 6 holidays. The standard work week runs Monday through Friday.

257
Working Days
102
Weekend Days
6
Holidays

Monthly Breakdown

MonthWorkingWeekendHolidaysTotal
January 20 10 1 31
February 20 8 0 28
March 23 7 1 31
April 22 8 0 30
May 20 9 2 31
June 22 8 0 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 257 102 6 365

2026 Calendar for Bari, 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 for Bari, Somalia.

February 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

20 working days, 8 weekend days in February 2026 for Bari, Somalia.

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
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

23 working days, 7 weekend days, and 1 holiday in March 2026 for Bari, Somalia.

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 for Bari, Somalia.

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
29
30
31

20 working days, 9 weekend days, and 2 holidays in May 2026 for Bari, Somalia.

June 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 June 2026 for Bari, Somalia.

July 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
Republic Day
Republic 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 for Bari, Somalia.

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
Mawlid al-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)
Mawlid al-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)
26
27
28
29
30
31

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

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 for Bari, Somalia.

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 for Bari, Somalia.

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 for Bari, Somalia.

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 for Bari, Somalia.

Changelog

2026-05-17 22:19:04The holiday set for 2026 has been slightly adjusted, with one holiday removed and one renamed.
2026-05-05 10:27:34The holiday set for 2026 has been streamlined, resulting in the removal of several holidays while maintaining key observances.

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