| Competition: | Uganda National League |
| Season: | 1978 |
| Winners: | Simba FC |
| League Topscorer: | Jimmy Kirunda, Kampala City Council FC (32) |
| Prevseason: | 1977 |
| Nextseason: | 1979 |
The 1978 Uganda National League was the 11th season of the Ugandan football championship, the top-level football league of Uganda.
The 1978 Uganda National League was contested by 15 teams and was won by Simba FC, while Uganda Police FC and Black Rhino were relegated.
The top goalscorer in the 1978 season was Jimmy Kirunda of Kampala City Council FC with 32 goals.