Public holidays in Eswatini
Eswatini has 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 16 Public
- 1 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| April 19 | Sunday | Birthday of King Mswati III | Public |
| April 20 | Monday | Birthday of King Mswati III (substitute day) | Public |
| April 25 | Saturday | National Flag Day | Public |
| April 27 | Monday | National Flag Day (substitute day) | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| July 22 | Wednesday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza | Public |
| September 6 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| September 7 | Monday | Umhlanga Reed Dance | Public |
| September 7 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| December 28 | Monday | Incwala Festival | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Eswatini have in 2026?
- Eswatini has 16 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Eswatini in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Eswatini fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 4 of them: Birthday of King Mswati III, National Flag Day, Independence Day, Boxing Day.