In line with Article 61(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the Electoral Commission appointed the dates below for the elections of President; Members of Parliament and Local Government Councils (City/District; Municipality/City Division; and Sub County, Town, Municipal Division), including Councillors representing Special Interest Groups (SIGs):
Following the conclusion of the Presidential and Parliamentary elections, here is a revised schedule of polling dates for the remaining Local Government Councils and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) elections.
More details: https://t.co/8y8pfiGjlV#MyVoteMyVoice pic.twitter.com/OyRGtE57eP— The Electoral Commission – Uganda (@UgandaEC) January 19, 2026
| No | Elective Position | Polling Date |
| 1. | Elections of the President and Members of Parliament (Directly-elected MP and District Woman Representative to Parliament) | 15th January 2026 |
| 2. | National Conference for Election of Workers Representatives to Parliament | 19th January 2026 |
| 3. | Election of Councillors representing Special Interest Groups (Youths; Older Persons and PWDs) at Municipality/City Division | 20th January 2026 |
| 4. | Election of Councillors representing Special Interest Groups (Youths; Older Persons; Workers and PWDs) at the District/City | 21st January 2026 |
| 5. | Elections of District Local Government Councils: District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Mayors, and Councillors | 22nd January 2026 |
| 6. | Elections of Municipality/City Division Chairpersons and Councillors | 27th January 2026 |
| 7. | Regional Conferences for Election of Regional Youths Representatives to Parliament | 28th January 2026 |
| 8. | National Conference for Election of National Female Older Persons Representative to Parliament | 28th January 2026 |
| 9. | Army Council Meeting for Election of UPDF Representatives to Parliament | 28th January 2026 |
| 10. | Election of Councillors representing Special Interest Groups (Youths; Older Persons and PWDs) at Sub County/Town/Municipal Division | 30th January 2026 |
| 11. | Regional Conference for Election of Older Persons Representatives to Parliament | 2nd February 2026 |
| 12. | National Conference for Election of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) Representatives to Parliament | 3rd February 2026 |
| 13. | Elections of Sub County/Town/Municipal Division Chairpersons and Councillors | 4th February 2026 |
| 14. | National Conference for Election of National Female Youth Representative to Parliament | 6th February 2026 |
All candidates, their agents and supporters, election observers and the general public are reminded to observe the respective dates and participate in accordance with the guidelines for polling for the respective elective position.
Press Release Appointment of Polling Dates for 2026 General Elections (Revised.7.1.26)
