Eritrea Holidays 2025
Complete list of holidays and observances in Eritrea for the year 2025.
January
Wed 1
New Year
Public holiday
Tue 7
Orthodox Christmas Day
Public holiday
Sun 19
Timket
Public holiday
March
Sat 1
Ramadan Start (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
Sat 8
Women's Day
Public holiday
Mon 31
Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
April
Fri 18
Coptic Good Friday
Public holiday
Sun 20
Coptic Easter
Public holiday
May
Thu 1
International Workers' Day
Public holiday
Sat 24
Independence Day
Public holiday
June
Sat 7
Eid al-Adha (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Fri 20
Martyrs' Day
Public holiday
September
Mon 1
Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle
Public holiday
Fri 5
The Prophet's Birthday (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Thu 11
Geez New Year
Public holiday
Sat 27
Meskel
Public holiday
December
Thu 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday