Eritrea public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Eritrea): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 6
Eritrea public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| January 19 | Monday | Epiphany |
| February 10 | Tuesday | Fenkil Day |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| June 20 | Saturday | Martyrs' Day |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| September 1 | Tuesday | Revolution Day |
| September 11 | Friday | Geez New Year |
| September 27 | Sunday | Meskel |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 17 – January 193 days off
- February 7 – February 104 days off · if you take Monday February 9 off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 10 – April 123 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
- August 29 – September 14 days off · if you take Monday August 31 off
- September 11 – September 133 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 12 | 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 2026?
Eritrea has 16 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Eritrea?
Next public holiday (Eritrea): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Eritrea has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.