Eritrea Public Holidays

Eritrea observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Overview

Eritrea observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.

Explore the holiday calendar for Eritrea by year below.

2026 holidays

A quick look at upcoming holidays in Eritrea.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year
Jan 7WednesdayOrthodox Christmas Day
Jan 19MondayTimket
Feb 18WednesdayRamadan Start
Mar 8SundayWomen's Day
Mar 20FridayEid al-Fitr
Mar 20FridayMarch Equinox
Apr 10FridayCoptic Good Friday
Apr 12SundayCoptic Easter
May 1FridayInternational Workers' Day
May 24SundayIndependence Day
May 27WednesdayEid al-Adha
Jun 20SaturdayMartyrs' Day
Jun 21SundayJune Solstice
Aug 26WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.