Eritrea Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Eritrea for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year
Public holiday
Wed 7
Orthodox Christmas Day
Public holiday
Mon 19
Timket
Public holiday
February
Wed 18
Ramadan Start (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
March
Sun 8
Women's Day
Public holiday
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
April
Fri 10
Coptic Good Friday
Public holiday
Sun 12
Coptic Easter
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
International Workers' Day
Public holiday
Sun 24
Independence Day
Public holiday
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
June
Sat 20
Martyrs' Day
Public holiday
August
Wed 26
The Prophet's Birthday (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
September
Tue 1
Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle
Public holiday
Fri 11
Geez New Year
Public holiday
Sun 27
Meskel
Public holiday
December
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday