Public holidays in Eritrea, 2026
17 public holidays, 12 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Eritrea drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 7 January | Orthodox Christmas | Wednesday |
| 19 January | Epiphany | Monday |
| 10 February | Fenkil Day | Tuesday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 10 April | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday |
| 12 April | Orthodox Easter | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 24 May | Independence Day | Sunday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 20 June | Martyrs' Day | Saturday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 1 September | Revolution Day | Tuesday |
| 11 September | Geez New Year | Friday |
| 27 September | Meskel | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Eritrea have in 2026?
17 nationwide public holidays, 12 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Eritrea?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.