Public holidays in Eswatini, 2026
13 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Eswatini 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 |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 19 April | Birthday of King Mswati III | Sunday |
| 25 April | National Flag Day | Saturday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 14 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 22 July | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza | Wednesday |
| 6 September | Independence Day | Sunday |
| 7 September | Umhlanga Reed Dance | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
| 28 December | Incwala Festival | Monday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Eswatini have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Eswatini?
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.