Holiday Details
- Holiday Name
- Holy Saturday
- Country
- South Sudan
- Date
- April 4, 2026
- Day of Week
- Saturday
- Status
- 91 days away
- Weekend
- Falls on weekend
- About this Holiday
- Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
South Sudan • April 4, 2026 • Saturday
91
Days
20
Hours
03
Mins
02
Secs
until Holy Saturday
Africa/Juba timezone
About Holy Saturday
Also known as: Holy Saturday
Sabit el-Nur fi Janub el-Sudan: Yom el-Sakit wa el-Raja
Sabit el-Nur, ama "Holy Saturday," bikuun yom muhiim khalas fi Janub el-Sudan, wa bikuun yom taba el-sakit wa el-tafkiir el-amiig fi el-kanisa wa fi el-beot. Yom de bikuun fi nus el-ayyam taba el-Usbu el-Muqaddas, yom el-wahed beishuf fiho el-farag ben el-huzun taba el-Juma el-Hazeena (Good Friday) wa el-farah taba el-Qiyama (Easter Sunday). Fi Janub el-Sudan, weyn el-nas el-masihiyin bikuunu aktar min sitta fi el-miya (60%), yom de bikuun ando taba khas khalas fi el-mujtama.
El-nas fi Janub el-Sudan beishufu Sabit el-Nur ka yom taba el-intizar. Huwa el-yom el-fihu jasad el-Masih kan fi el-qabr bad ma mat fi el-salib. Ashan kida, el-jaw bikuun hadi khalas. Mafish haflat, mafish muzika el-ali, wa el-nas beikuunu biصلوا fi el-kanayis ama fi el-beot bi-hudu. El-yom de bikuun fihu ihsas taba el-huzun lakin kaman fihu raja (hope) ashan el-nas bikuunu muntazirin el-qiyama el-biji bukra. Fi el-balad el-talit de, el-din bikuun juz muhiim min hayat el-nas el-yomiya, ashan kida yom Sabit el-Nur bikuun ando ihtiram kabir khalas min el-kibar wa el-shabab.
El-kanayis fi Juba, Wau, Malakal, wa kul el-wilayat bikuunu fatihin ashan el-nas el-dayirin yisalu wa yufakiru fi el-alam taba el-Masih. El-yom de kaman bikuun yom taba el-soom (fasting) le nas katar. El-nas bi-hajiru el-akl el-katir wa el-shurub ashan yit-dahiru le el-id el-kabir. Fi el-masa, el-kanayis katar bit-abid el-Sahar el-Muqaddas (Easter Vigil), weyn el-nas bi-walliu el-sham (candles) ashan yishiru le el-nur taba el-Masih el-biji bi-tard el-dalam.
Mitein bikuun Sabit el-Nur fi 2026?
Fi el-sana taba 2026, el-nas fi Janub el-Sudan bikuunu muntazirin el-yom de fi el-tarikh de:
Yom el-Usbu: Saturday Tarikh: April 4, 2026 Fadil kam yom: 91 yom
Tarikh taba Sabit el-Nur ma bikuun sabit kul sana. Huwa bikuun yom mutaghayir (variable) ashan be-itba el-tarikh taba el-Qiyama (Easter), wa el-Qiyama bikuun fi awwal yom ahad bad el-gammar bikuun kamil (full moon) fi fasl el-rabia. Ashan kida, kul sana el-nas lazim yushufu el-takwim (calendar) ashan ya-arifu el-tarikh el-sahih. Fi 2026, el-yom de biji fi awwal shahar abrīl, wa bikuun juz min el-ijaza el-kabira taba el-id.
Tarikh wa Asal taba Sabit el-Nur
Sabit el-Nur ando judur amiiga fi el-iman el-masihi min zaman el-rusul. El-kanisa fi Janub el-Sudan, sawa kan Katolik ama Protestant (Episcopal, Presbyterian, wa gheyro), bi-ihtarimu el-taqalid de khalas. El-yom de bi-massil el-"Sabbath" weyn el-Masih "ir-taha" fi el-qabr. Fi el-kitab el-muqaddas, bi-gulu inno el-Masih naza le el-hawiya ashan yifuk el-nas el-kanu muntazirin el-khalas.
Fi Janub el-Sudan, el-taqalid de dakhlat ma el-mubashirin (missionaries) zaman, lakin el-nas fi el-balad khaluho yikuun ando taba mahali. El-huzun taba el-yom de bi-fakkir el-nas fi el-hurub wa el-mashakil el-kanu fiho, wa el-raja taba el-qiyama bi-adi el-nas quwa ashan yikuunu ando amal fi el-mustaqbal taba Salam wa Aman. Sabit el-Nur ma yom taba el-huzun taba el-moat bas, lakin yom taba el-sakit el-bi-wallid el-hayat el-jadida.
Keif el-nas bi-ihtifilu fi Janub el-Sudan?
Ihtifal taba Sabit el-Nur fi Janub el-Sudan ma bikuun ma el-zaita wa el-jota. Huwa ihtifal taba el-galb.
1. El-Salat wa el-Ta-ammul
El-nas bi-mishu el-kanisa fi el-subuh ashan yisalu. El-mazabih (altars) fi el-kanayis katar bikuunu fadiyin, mafish ghata wa mafish sham wallian, ashan yishiru le el-faragh taba el-qabr. El-nas bi-gadu fi hudu, bi-garu el-injil, wa bi-fakiru fi kalam el-Masih.2. El-Soom wa el-Tahdir
Katar min el-Sudaniyin el-Janubiyin bi-somu fi el-yom de. Ma bi-aklu laham ama akl thagil. Fi el-beot, el-niswan bi-abdu yu-hadiru el-beot le el-id taba bukra. Bi-nadifu el-beot, bi-ghasilu el-hidum taba el-id, wa bi-hadiru el-akl taba el-walima (feast) taba yom el-ahad. Lakin kul de bi-hasal fi hudu.3. El-Sahar el-Muqaddas (Easter Vigil)
De bikuun aham juz fi Sabit el-Nur. Fi el-masa khalas, gabil nus el-lel, el-nas bi-limu fi el-kanisa. Bi-walliu nar kabir bara el-kanisa, wa min el-nar de bi-walliu "Sham el-Fis-h" (Paschal Candle). El-nas kullo bi-shilu sham fi iden-hom wa bi-khushu el-kanisa fi el-dalam. Lamma el-nur bi-intashir fi el-kanisa, de bi-yishir le inno el-Masih hu nur el-alam wa inno ghalab el-moat. Fi el-lahza de, el-jaw bi-tahawwal min huzun le farah, wa el-nas bi-abdu yughannu "Alleluiya."4. El-Ma-amudiya (Baptism)
Fi Janub el-Sudan, Sabit el-Nur bikuun yom muhiim le el-nas el-dayirin yita-amadu. Katar min el-atfal wa el-kibar bi-shilu el-ma-amudiya fi el-sahar taba el-Sabit de, ashan bikuunu badu hayat jadida ma el-Masih fi yom qiyamto.Taqalid wa Adat Mahaliya
Ma-an inno Sabit el-Nur ando nizam masihi alami, fi Janub el-Sudan fi hajat basit bi-khallihu yikuun ando lona khas:
El-Lama taba el-Usra: El-nas bi-faddilu yikuunu ma ahlo-hom. El-nas el-shagalin fi Juba bi-hawilu yarjau el-qura (villages) taba-hom ashan yikuunu ma el-kibar. El-Hidum el-Jadida: Hatta fi el-zaman el-sa-ab, el-nas bi-hawilu yish-tiru hidum jadida le el-atfal ashan yil-basuho fi el-id. Sabit el-Nur bikuun yom taba "el-makwa" wa el-tahdir taba el-malabis de. El-Akl: Fi el-yom de, el-nas bi-hadiru hajat zay "Asida" ma "Mulah" mukhtalif, wa bi-dhibahu el-kibar (cow/goat) le yom el-ahad. El-riha taba el-tabikh bi-abda tamla el-hilla fi awakhir el-Sabit. Ihtiram el-Akharin: Janub el-Sudan fihu nas katar min adyan mukhtalifa. Fi yom Sabit el-Nur, el-nas kullo bi-ihtarimu el-hudu taba el-masihiyin. Mafish jota katar fi el-aswaq.
Ma-alumat le el-Zuwuar wa el-Ajanib
Iza inta zair fi Janub el-Sudan fi yom April 4, 2026, fi hajat lazim ta-arif-hom:
- El-Malabis: Fi el-kanayis wa el-amakin el-amma, lazim talbas malabis muhtarama. Sabit el-Nur yom dini, ashan kida el-nas bi-qadiru el-ihtiram.
- El-Hudu: Ma ta-amil hajat fihu jota ali ama haflat fi el-sharia. El-nas fi yom de bikuunu fi halat taba tafkiir wa salat.
- El-Aswaq wa el-Muwasalat: Katar min el-dakakin bikuunu gafalin, khususan taba el-masihiyin. El-muwasalat (buses/boda-boda) bikuunu fi lakin bi-shuwaiya. Ahsan tashtiri ayy haja ana محتاج leho gabil yom el-juma.
- El-Aman: Fi el-ayyam taba el-ayyad, el-hukuma bi-ziid el-amn fi el-shawaria ashan el-nas yisalu fi aman. Ma takhaf iza shufta askar katar jamb el-kanayis, de ashan himaya bas.
- El-Musharka: Iza andak sadiq sudani janubi, mumkin yi-azim-ak le el-sahar taba el-kanisa. De fursa samha khalas ashan tashuf el-thaqafa wa el-iman taba el-nas fi el-balad de.
Sabit el-Nur: Ijaza Rasmiya fi Janub el-Sudan
Fi Janub el-Sudan, Sabit el-Nur bikuun ijaza rasmiya (Public Holiday). De ma bas yom dini, lakin hu yom el-hukuma bi-at-rif biho rasmiyan.
El-Makatib el-Hukumiya: Kullo bikuun gafal min yom el-Juma el-Hazeena had yom el-Itnen taba el-id. El-Banuk: El-banuk ma bi-sh-taghalu fi yom Sabit el-Nur. Iza andak haja taba qirush, lazim ta-amila badri. El-Madaris: El-talaba bikuunu fi ijaza taba el-Easter.
- El-Sharikat el-Khas: Aktariya taba el-sharikat bi-gafilu, lakin fi dakakin basit wa aswaq taba el-khudar bi-fatahu le sa-at basit fi el-subuh.
El-Khulasa
Sabit el-Nur fi Janub el-Sudan hu aktar min bas yom fi el-takwim. Hu yom taba el-sakit el-muqaddas, yom taba el-tahdir, wa yom taba el-raja kabir. Fi April 4, 2026, el-balad kullo bi-dukhul fi halat taba el-intizar le el-nur taba el-qiyama. Sawa inta masihi ama la, inta bit-his bi el-jaw taba el-iman wa el-ihtiram el-bi-amla el-shawaria min Juba had asghar qaria fi el-balad.
Yom de bi-warri el-nas inno bad el-dalam lazim fi nur, wa bad el-moat fi hayat. De risala muhiima khalas le el-nas fi Janub el-Sudan. Ashan kida, Sabit el-Nur bikuun dayman yom ando makan khas fi qulub el-nas. Fi 2026, el-nas bikuunu muntazirin el-yom de bi shog ashan yisalu le el-balad wa le el-usra taba-hom, muntazirin el-lahza el-bi-gulu fiho: "El-Masih Qam! Haqan Qam!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holy Saturday in South Sudan
In South Sudan, Holy Saturday will be observed on Saturday, April 4, 2026. As of today, there are exactly 91 days remaining until this important religious observance. It falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, marking the final stage of the Holy Week in the 2026 calendar.
Yes, Holy Saturday is an official public holiday in South Sudan. It is part of a four-day long weekend that includes Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. During this time, government offices, banks, schools, and most major businesses across the country are closed to allow citizens to observe their religious traditions. While some small shops might open in the afternoon, most commercial activity halts until the following Monday.
Holy Saturday is a solemn day for the Christian majority in South Sudan, commemorating the day Jesus Christ's body rested in the tomb after His crucifixion. It is a time of mourning, quiet reflection, and prayerful anticipation of the resurrection. It serves as a spiritual transition from the sorrow of Good Friday to the joy of Easter Sunday, representing a period of waiting and hope within the Christian faith.
The atmosphere in South Sudan on Holy Saturday is generally quiet and subdued. Many Christians participate in prayer vigils, Bible readings, and fasting. Families often gather privately at home for meditation or attend church services that prepare for the Easter Vigil. Unlike the celebrations of Easter Sunday, this day is characterized by silence and the absence of loud festivities, reflecting the solemn nature of Christ being in the tomb.
Visitors to South Sudan during the Easter weekend should plan ahead as public services and transport may be significantly limited. Since it is a public holiday, it is recommended to stock up on essential supplies before Friday. While major hotels in Juba and other cities continue to operate, many restaurants and local markets may have reduced hours or remain closed entirely until the holiday period ends.
Holy Saturday in South Sudan primarily follows standard Western Christian liturgical practices without many unique regional festivals. The focus remains strictly on religious solemnity. However, the day is marked by a strong sense of community within church congregations, where members support one another in quiet prayer. In urban centers like Juba, the evening often transitions into elaborate Easter Vigil preparations as the sun sets.
Non-Christians and expatriates are encouraged to show respect by maintaining a quiet environment, especially near churches and residential areas. It is advisable to dress modestly and avoid organizing loud events or non-essential travel. Since the day carries a connotation of mourning and reflection for more than 60% of the population, being mindful of this spiritual atmosphere is greatly appreciated by the local community.
Yes, Holy Saturday is observed uniformly as a public holiday throughout all states of South Sudan. While religious participation may be more visible in urban areas like Juba, Wau, and Yei due to the concentration of large churches, the legal holiday status applies nationwide. Regardless of the region, the long weekend from April 3 to April 6 provides a consistent break for the entire country's workforce.
Historical Dates
Holy Saturday dates in South Sudan from 2011 to 2025
| Year | Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Saturday | April 19, 2025 |
| 2024 | Saturday | March 30, 2024 |
| 2023 | Saturday | April 8, 2023 |
| 2022 | Saturday | April 16, 2022 |
| 2021 | Saturday | April 3, 2021 |
| 2020 | Saturday | April 11, 2020 |
| 2019 | Saturday | April 20, 2019 |
| 2018 | Saturday | March 31, 2018 |
| 2017 | Saturday | April 15, 2017 |
| 2016 | Saturday | March 26, 2016 |
| 2015 | Saturday | April 4, 2015 |
| 2014 | Saturday | April 19, 2014 |
| 2013 | Saturday | March 30, 2013 |
| 2012 | Saturday | April 7, 2012 |
| 2011 | Saturday | April 23, 2011 |
Note: Holiday dates may vary. Some holidays follow lunar calendars or have different observance dates. Purple indicates weekends.
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About South Sudan
- Country Code
- SS
- Continent
- Africa
- Total Holidays
- 11