Quick Facts
🇪🇷Eritrea
Sep 1
Commemorates the beginning of the armed struggle for national independence, honouring the fighters who launched the…
Armed Struggle Day 2026
September 1, 2026🇪🇷 EritreaPublic Holiday
About Armed Struggle Day
Commemorates the beginning of the armed struggle for national independence, honouring the fighters who launched the liberation movement.
Key Details
Date
September 1, 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Country
🇪🇷 Eritrea
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Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
22–25 August 2026
4 days off1 leave day(s)
Prophet's Birthday
26–30 August 2026
5 days off2 leave day(s)
Armed Struggle Day
August 29, 2026 – September 1, 2026
4 days off1 leave day(s)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Armed Struggle Day 2026?
- Armed Struggle Day 2026 is September 1, 2026 in Eritrea.
- Is Armed Struggle Day a public holiday in Eritrea?
- Yes, Armed Struggle Day is an official public holiday in Eritrea. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Armed Struggle Day 2026?
- Armed Struggle Day 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from September 1, 2026.
