Government offices are open from 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs, Monday to Friday, closing for lunch from 13:00hrs to 14:00hrs.
Bank hours vary from bank to bank but most are open from 08:30hrs 17:00hrs Monday to Friday. Only some are open on Saturdays.
Shops are generally open from 07:00hrs to 19:00hrs, Monday to Friday and 08h00 to 19:00hrs on Weekends

Being in the heart of Africa, it is interesting that many of the festivals and holidays celebrated in Uganda are of Christian roots. Although the British have had a major impact on the country, certain celebrations have survived from pre-European times.

Holidays such as Christmas and Easter are celebrated throughout Uganda, and are considered public holidays, the end of December can be an interesting time to visit the country, as Christmas and New year’s carry a different flair in Uganda so you can not want to miss such an incredible time you can have while in Uganda.