Easter Monday 2025
Date: April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Country: Uganda Public Holidays
Description
Easter Monday in Uganda is a public holiday that follows Easter Sunday. It is a day for reflection and rest after the most important days in the Christian calendar. Many people use the time to think about faith and family.
The date changes each year because it depends on the moon. Easter Monday happens on the day after Easter Sunday, which falls in March or April. The exact day is set by the Christian Easter date for that year.
The holiday means different things to different people, but its roots are in Christianity. It continues the celebration of Jesus rising from the dead, a central belief that gives hope and meaning to many Ugandans.
Easter Monday is significant because it is part of the wider Easter season. It strengthens community bonds and provides a shared day when churches, schools, and government offices often recognize the importance of the event.
Traditions
On Easter Monday in Uganda families visit relatives and neighbors. People share big meals together. Communities hold outdoor gatherings with singing, drumming, and traditional dances that everyone can join.
Many villages and towns organize communal picnics near rivers or public grounds. Children play games, run races, and sometimes hunt for painted eggs or play ball.
Food is important. Common dishes include roasted goat or chicken, matooke steamed plantain, posho made from maize, sweet bananas and roasted maize. People bring food to share so everyone can eat.
Church groups and community leaders often organize charity cooks or visit the sick and elderly. The day feels relaxed, social, and full of music and food.
Travel Tips
Many shops, banks and government offices close on Easter Monday. Plan ahead for cash, fuel and groceries. Public transport and taxis may run less often in the morning but get busy in the afternoon as people travel home. Book transfers and tours early.
Visit parks, museums and lodges that remain open. Join small guided activities or a community clean up to meet locals respectfully. Keep valuables secure, stay in groups at night, and follow local advice about roads and weather for safe travel.