🇪🇷 Eritrea — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Wed, Aug 26Prophet's Birthday
- Tue, Sep 1Armed Struggle Day
- Tue, Sep 1Revolution Day
- Tue, Sep 1Revolution Day
- Fri, Sep 11Geez New Year
- Fri, Sep 11Geez New Year
January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyMon, Jan 19
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Orthodox ChristmasWed, Jan 7
- Orthodox ChristmasWed, Jan 7
- Timket (Epiphany)Mon, Jan 19
February
- Fenkil DayTue, Feb 10
- Massawa Seafood FestivalSat, Feb 14 – Mon, Feb 16
- Fenkil DayTue, Feb 10
March
- Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sat, Mar 21
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Fri, Mar 20
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20
April
- Orthodox EasterSun, Apr 12
- Orthodox Good FridayFri, Apr 10
- Coptic EasterSun, Apr 12
- Coptic Good FridayFri, Apr 10
May
- Independence DaySun, May 24
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Thu, May 28
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27
- International Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Independence DaySun, May 24
June
- Martyrs' DaySat, Jun 20
- Martyrs' DaySat, Jun 20
- Martyrs' DaySat, Jun 20
July
- National Festival (Asmara Expo)Sat, Jul 18 – Sun, Jul 26
August
- Prophet's BirthdayWed, Aug 26
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
September
- MeskelSun, Sep 27
- Geez New YearFri, Sep 11
- MeskelSun, Sep 27
- Armed Struggle DayTue, Sep 1
- Revolution DayTue, Sep 1
- Revolution DayTue, Sep 1
- Geez New YearFri, Sep 11
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Eritrea has 41 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇪🇷 Frequently Asked Questions — Eritrea Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Eritrea have in 2026?
- Eritrea has 39 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 41 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Eritrea?
- The main events in Eritrea include Women's Day, Independence Day, Martyrs' Day, Meskel, Geez New Year.
- When is the next holiday in Eritrea?
- The next upcoming holiday in Eritrea is Prophet's Birthday on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Eritrea 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Eritrea 2026 national calendar with 41 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Eritrea for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Eritrea for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Eritrea is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
