Ugandan Holidays

  • New Year’s Day — Jan. 1
  • International Women’s Day — March 8
  • Labor Day  — May 1
  • Martyr’s Day  — June 3
  • National Heroes’ Day  — June 9
  • Independence Day  — Oct. 9
  • Christmas and Boxing Day — Dec. 25-26

 

Lesson Plan Ideas for Ugandan Holidays:

  1. Read descriptions of National Heroes’ Day and Independence Day– discuss the importance of these.
  2. What are some holidays that are unique our country? How are these similar to / different than the holidays of Uganda?
  3. Make a Venn diagram comparing Independence Day in Uganda to Independence Day in your country.
  4. Have a class party where you “celebrate” one or more of these holidays!