Public holidays in Eritrea
Eritrea has 17 public holidays in 2026, listed below with the weekday each one falls on.
- 17 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas | Public |
| January 19 | Monday | Epiphany | Public |
| February 10 | Tuesday | Fenkil Day | Public |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| April 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday | Public |
| April 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| June 20 | Saturday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| September 1 | Tuesday | Revolution Day | Public |
| September 11 | Friday | Geez New Year | Public |
| September 27 | Sunday | Meskel | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Eritrea have in 2026?
- Eritrea has 17 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Eritrea in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Eritrea fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 5 of them: International Women's Day, Orthodox Easter, Independence Day, Martyrs' Day, Meskel.