Some Interesting Facts About Uganda

Public Holidays

Date 2005 Occasion
January 1 New Year's Day  
January 26 Liberation Day
January 21 Eid Al Adha
March 8 International Women's Day
March 25 - 28 Good Friday to Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day
June 3 Ugandan Martyr's Day
June 9 National Heroes' Day
October 9 Independence Day
November 3 -5 Eid Al Fitr
December 25 Christmas Day  
December 26 Boxing Day

Weekend - Saturday, Sunday

Customs & Duties

The following items may be brought into Uganda without incurring duties: 1 litre of alcohol, 500ml of perfume for personal use and 250gm of cigarettes/cigars or tobacco.

Electricity

The local voltage is 240v, 50 cycle AC. In case your gizmos require other specifications, it is best to carry an adaptor.

Post & Communications

International postal and telephone services are good in all the major towns in Uganda. International calls can be made and faxes sent at the main Post Office in all cities and towns. To use the public pay phones, buy yourself a phone card.  Kampala has Internet facilities where you can access your mail. If you are in the outlying towns that have good telephone lines, you can call up the server in Kampala to receive your e-mails.

Weights and measures

 The metric system is used in Uganda.

Tipping

Tips are included on your bill and amount to about 10-15% of the total amount.

English Language Media

The most popular English language newspapers in Uganda include the Financial Times, The Monitor, The People and East African Times.

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