Somalia: restrictions and entry requirements 2024

Somalia: сountry’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Somalia in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Somalia in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (Maalinta Sanadka Cusub);
• February 7, Wednesday: Miraj Nabi (Miraaj Nabi);
• April 10, Wednesday: Eid ul-Fidriga (Ciidul Fidriga);
• April 11, Thursday: Eid ul-Fitr (Fasaxa Ciidul Fidriga);
• May 1, Wednesday: Labor Day (Maalinta Shaqaalaha);
• May 18, Saturday: Somaliland Independence Day (Maalinta Qaranimada Somaliland);
• May 19, Sunday: Somaliland Independence Day (Maalinta Qaranimada Somaliland);
• June 17, Monday: Eid al-Fitr (Ciidul Adxaa);
• June 18, Tuesday: Eid ul-Fitr (Ciidul Adxaa Fasaxa);
• June 26, Wednesday: Independence Day (Maalinta Madax-bannaanida);
• July 1, Monday: Republic Day (Maalinta Jamhuuriyadda);
• July 8, Monday: Islamic New Year (Sanadka Cusub ee Islaamka);
• July 17, Wednesday: Ashura (Ashura);
• September 16, Monday: Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Dhalashada Nabi Muxammad).

New Year’s Day, Republic Day and Ashura are observed throughout Somalia except for Somaliland.

Miraaj Nabi, Somaliland Sovereignty Day, Eid al-Fitr Holiday, Eid al-Adha Holiday and Islamic New Year are observed in Somaliland only.