Eswatini public holidays 2027
First public holiday of 2027 (Eswatini): New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027, 58 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 7
Eswatini public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 19 | Monday | Birthday of King Mswati III |
| April 25 | Sunday | National Flag Day |
| April 26 | Monday | National Flag Day (substitute day) |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 3 | Monday | Labour Day (substitute day) |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| July 22 | Thursday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza |
| September 6 | Monday | Umhlanga Reed Dance |
| September 6 | Monday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| December 27 | Monday | Boxing Day |
| December 28 – January 2 | Tuesday | Incwala Festival |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
- December 25 – January 310 days off
- March 26 – March 294 days off
- April 17 – April 193 days off
- April 24 – April 263 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 6 – May 94 days off · if you take Friday May 7 off
- July 22 – July 254 days off · if you take Friday July 23 off
- September 4 – September 63 days off
- December 25 – January 29 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 28 | 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 2027?
Eswatini has 16 public holidays in 2027; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
In 2027, Eswatini has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.