Cabinet Announces Christmas Holiday Dates

The General Secretariat of the Sudanese Cabinet announced the details of the Christmas holiday for the year 2025-2026, clarifying the holiday dates for both Western and Eastern Christian denominations.

The Secretariat stated that the Christmas holiday for Western Christian denominations will begin on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and end on Friday, December 26, 2025. Thursday, December 25, 2025, will be an official holiday throughout the country.

It was also announced that the Christmas holiday for Eastern Orthodox Christians will begin on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and end on Thursday, January 8, 2026.