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Public holidays in Eswatini, 2027

14 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Eswatini drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.

2027 dates

DateHolidayDay
1 JanuaryNew Year's DayFriday
26 MarchGood FridayFriday
29 MarchEaster MondayMonday
19 AprilBirthday of King Mswati IIIMonday
25 AprilNational Flag DaySunday
1 MayLabour DaySaturday
6 MayAscension DayThursday
22 JulyBirthday of the late King SobhuzaThursday
6 SeptemberIndependence DayMonday
6 SeptemberUmhlanga Reed DanceMonday
25 DecemberChristmas DaySaturday
26 DecemberBoxing DaySunday
27 DecemberBoxing DayMonday
28 DecemberIncwala FestivalTuesday

Questions

How many public holidays does Eswatini have in 2027?

14 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.

What is the next public holiday in Eswatini?

New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.

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.

Eswatini public holidays 2027 - full list of dates