Somalia: restrictions and entry requirements 2023

Somalia: сountry’s borders status

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

National holidays in Somalia in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in Somalia in 2023. Non-working days:

• January 1, Sunday: New Year* (Maalinta Sanadka Cusub);
• February 18, Saturday: Miraj Nabi * (Miraaj Nabi);
• April 22, Saturday: Eid ul-Fidriga (Ciidul Fidriga);
• April 23, Sunday: Eid ul-Fitr * (Fasaxa Ciidul Fidriga);
• May 1, Monday: Labor Day (Maalinta Shaqaalaha);
• May 18, Thursday: Somaliland Independence Day* (Maalinta Qaranimada Somaliland);
• May 19, Friday: Somaliland Independence Day* (Maalinta Qaranimada Somaliland);
• June 26, Monday: Independence Day (Maalinta Madax-bannaanida);
• June 29, Thursday: Eid al-Fitr (Ciidul Adxaa);
• June 30, Friday: Eid ul-Fitr * (Ciidul Adxaa Fasaxa);
• July 1, Saturday: Republic Day* (Maalinta Jamhuuriyadda);
• July 19, Wednesday: Islamic New Year* (Sanadka Cusub ee Islaamka);
• July 28, Friday: Ashura * (Ashura);
• September 27, Wednesday: 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.