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
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 26 March | Good Friday | Friday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 19 April | Birthday of King Mswati III | Monday |
| 25 April | National Flag Day | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Saturday |
| 6 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 22 July | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza | Thursday |
| 6 September | Independence Day | Monday |
| 6 September | Umhlanga Reed Dance | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Sunday |
| 27 December | Boxing Day | Monday |
| 28 December | Incwala Festival | Tuesday |
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.