Eswatini public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 7
Eswatini public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 1 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 19 | Friday | Birthday of King Mswati III |
| April 25 | Thursday | National Flag Day |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Labour Day |
| May 9 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| July 22 | Monday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza |
| September 2 | Monday | Umhlanga Reed Dance |
| September 6 | Friday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Thursday | Boxing Day |
| December 28 – January 2 | Saturday | Incwala Festival |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- March 29 – April 14 days off
- April 19 – April 213 days off
- April 25 – April 284 days off · if you take Friday April 26 off
- May 9 – May 124 days off · if you take Friday May 10 off
- July 20 – July 223 days off
- August 31 – September 23 days off
- September 6 – September 83 days off
- December 25 – January 29 days off · if you take Friday December 27 off
- December 28 – January 26 days off
- December 28 – January 59 days off · if you take Friday January 3 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 31 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
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 Eswatini have in 2024?
Eswatini has 13 public holidays in 2024; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Eswatini has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.