Eritrea public holidays 2027
First public holiday of 2027 (Eritrea): New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027, 58 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 6
- Long weekends
- 5
Eritrea public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 7 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas |
| January 19 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| February 10 | Wednesday | Fenkil Day |
| March 8 | Monday | International Women's Day |
| March 9 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 30 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| May 24 | Monday | Independence Day |
| June 20 | Sunday | Martyrs' Day |
| August 14 | Saturday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| September 1 | Wednesday | Revolution Day |
| September 11 | Saturday | Geez New Year |
| September 27 | Monday | Meskel |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
- January 1 – January 33 days off
- January 7 – January 104 days off · if you take Friday January 8 off
- January 16 – January 194 days off · if you take Monday January 18 off
- March 6 – March 94 days off
- April 30 – May 23 days off
- May 22 – May 243 days off
- September 25 – September 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| May 2 | 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 2027?
Eritrea has 16 public holidays in 2027; 6 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
In 2027, Eritrea has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.