Public holidays in Eritrea, 2028
17 public holidays, 14 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Eritrea drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January.
2028 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Saturday |
| 7 January | Orthodox Christmas | Friday |
| 19 January | Epiphany | Wednesday |
| 10 February | Fenkil Day | Thursday |
| 26 February | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Saturday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Wednesday |
| 14 April | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday |
| 16 April | Orthodox Easter | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Monday |
| 5 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Friday |
| 24 May | Independence Day | Wednesday |
| 20 June | Martyrs' Day | Tuesday |
| 3 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Thursday |
| 1 September | Revolution Day | Friday |
| 12 September | Geez New Year | Tuesday |
| 28 September | Meskel | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Monday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Eritrea have in 2028?
17 nationwide public holidays, 14 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Eritrea?
New Year's Day, on Saturday 1 January 2028.
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.