⚖️ Legal Regulations

Somalia's labor regulations are based on the Somali Labor Code, which outlines standard working hours, overtime, and leave entitlements. However, enforcement is inconsistent due to the country's prolonged instability and the presence of both federal and regional authorities. The legal framework for public holidays is established by the federal government, but observance can vary. There is limited publicly available, detailed information on specific working hour laws and holiday regulations for 2026.

💡 Insights

The typical work week in Somalia runs from Sunday through Thursday. The holiday schedule reflects a blend of secular and religious observances, with major Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha often celebrated for two or three consecutive days. Dates for Islamic holidays are estimates subject to local moon sighting.
The typical workweek in Somalia's more stable urban centers often runs from Sunday to Thursday, aligning with many Muslim-majority countries. Friday is the Islamic day of congregational prayer (Jumu'ah) and is widely observed as a non-working day. Business hours frequently include a midday break, especially in hotter regions. Cultural work habits are heavily influenced by clan and family networks, with informal arrangements often supplementing or supplanting formal structures.

2026 Working days summary for Galguduud, Somalia

Galguduud, Somalia has 256 working days in 2026. This is calculated from 365 total calendar days, minus 99 weekend days (Saturday-Sunday), and minus 10 holidays. The standard work week runs Monday through Friday.

256
Working Days
99
Weekend Days
10
Holidays

Monthly Breakdown

MonthWorkingWeekendHolidaysTotal
January 20 10 1 31
February 20 8 0 28
March 23 6 2 31
April 22 8 0 30
May 19 8 4 31
June 22 7 1 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 256 99 10 365

2026 Calendar for Galguduud, 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
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.

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
31

23 working days, 6 weekend days, and 2 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 (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
29
Eid al-Adha (3rd day)
Eid al-Adha (3rd day)
30
31

19 working days, 8 weekend days, and 4 holidays in May 2026.

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
Independence Day
Independence Day
27
28
29
30

22 working days, 7 weekend days, and 1 holiday 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
Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
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 22:19:05The holiday set for 2026 has been refined, resulting in the addition of specific designations for certain observances while maintaining the overall number of holidays.
2026-05-05 10:27:35The holiday set for 2026 has been expanded with new observances while some existing dates have been adjusted.