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2026 Eritrea Holidays

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, Eritrea has 21 holidays in total, including 21 public holidays. The busiest month is September with 4 holidays.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Total: 21 | Avg: 1.8

The busiest month is Sep with 4 holidays.

The least active month is Jul with 0 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 7, 2026WednesdayOrthodox Christmas Day
January 19, 2026MondayTimket
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 8, 2026SundayWomen's Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 10, 2026FridayCoptic Good Friday
April 12, 2026SundayCoptic Easter
May 1, 2026FridayInternational Workers' Day
May 24, 2026SundayIndependence Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 20, 2026SaturdayMartyrs' Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 1, 2026TuesdayCommencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle
September 11, 2026FridayGeez New Year
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
September 27, 2026SundayMeskel
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day