Eswatini public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 7
Eswatini public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| April 14 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 17 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 19 | Wednesday | Birthday of King Mswati III |
| April 25 | Tuesday | National Flag Day |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| July 22 | Saturday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza |
| July 24 | Monday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza (substitute day) |
| September 4 | Monday | Umhlanga Reed Dance |
| September 6 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
| December 28 – January 2 | Thursday | Incwala Festival |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- December 25 – January 29 days off
- April 14 – April 174 days off
- April 14 – April 196 days off · if you take Tuesday April 18 off
- April 22 – April 254 days off · if you take Monday April 24 off
- April 29 – May 13 days off
- May 25 – May 284 days off · if you take Friday May 26 off
- July 22 – July 243 days off
- September 2 – September 43 days off
- September 2 – September 65 days off · if you take Tuesday September 5 off
- December 23 – December 264 days off
- December 23 – January 211 days off · if you take Wednesday December 27 off
- December 28 – January 26 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 16 | 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 2028?
Eswatini has 14 public holidays in 2028; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, Eswatini has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.