Eritrea public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 6
- Long weekends
- 5
Eritrea public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| January 7 | Sunday | Orthodox Christmas |
| January 19 | Friday | Epiphany |
| February 10 | Saturday | Fenkil Day |
| March 8 | Friday | International Women's Day |
| April 10 | Wednesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Labour Day |
| May 3 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| May 24 | Friday | Independence Day |
| June 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| June 20 | Thursday | Martyrs' Day |
| September 1 | Sunday | Revolution Day |
| September 12 | Thursday | Geez New Year |
| September 15 | Sunday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| September 28 | Saturday | Meskel |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- January 19 – January 213 days off
- March 8 – March 103 days off
- May 1 – May 55 days off · if you take Thursday May 2 off
- May 3 – May 53 days off
- May 24 – May 263 days off
- June 20 – June 234 days off · if you take Friday June 21 off
- September 12 – September 154 days off · if you take Friday September 13 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| May 5 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Eritrea have in 2024?
Eritrea has 16 public holidays in 2024; 6 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Eritrea has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.