Eswatini public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Eswatini): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 7
Eswatini public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 19 | Sunday | Birthday of King Mswati III |
| April 20 | Monday | Birthday of King Mswati III (substitute day) |
| April 25 | Saturday | National Flag Day |
| April 27 | Monday | National Flag Day (substitute day) |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| July 22 | Wednesday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza |
| September 6 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| September 7 | Monday | Umhlanga Reed Dance |
| September 7 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 28 – January 2 | Monday | Incwala Festival |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- December 25 – January 411 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- April 18 – April 203 days off
- April 25 – April 273 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- September 5 – September 73 days off
- December 25 – January 310 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | 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 2026?
Eswatini has 16 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Eswatini?
Next public holiday (Eswatini): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Eswatini has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.