Eritrea public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 6
Eritrea public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| January 7 | Friday | Orthodox Christmas |
| January 19 | Wednesday | Epiphany |
| February 10 | Thursday | Fenkil Day |
| February 26 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| March 8 | Wednesday | International Women's Day |
| April 14 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day |
| May 5 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| May 24 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| June 20 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day |
| August 3 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| September 1 | Friday | Revolution Day |
| September 12 | Tuesday | Geez New Year |
| September 28 | Thursday | Meskel |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- January 7 – January 93 days off
- February 10 – February 134 days off · if you take Friday February 11 off
- April 14 – April 163 days off
- April 29 – May 13 days off
- May 5 – May 73 days off
- June 17 – June 204 days off · if you take Monday June 19 off
- August 3 – August 64 days off · if you take Friday August 4 off
- September 1 – September 33 days off
- September 9 – September 124 days off · if you take Monday September 11 off
- September 28 – October 14 days off · if you take Friday September 29 off
- December 23 – December 253 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 16 | 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 2028?
Eritrea has 16 public holidays in 2028; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, Eritrea has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.