Upcoming Public Holidays
- Sun, May 24Independence Day
- Sun, May 24Independence Day
- Wed, May 27Eid al-Adha
- Wed, May 27Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
- Sat, Jun 20Martyrs' Day
- Sat, Jun 20Martyrs' Day
🇪🇷 Eritrea — 2026 Calendar
25 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Orthodox ChristmasWed, Jan 7
- EpiphanyMon, Jan 19
February
- 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
April
- Orthodox EasterSun, Apr 12
- Orthodox 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
- Independence DaySun, May 24
June
- Martyrs' DaySat, Jun 20
- Martyrs' DaySat, Jun 20
August
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
September
- MeskelSun, Sep 27
- Geez New YearFri, Sep 11
- Armed Struggle DayTue, Sep 1
- Revolution DayTue, Sep 1
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

Eritrea has 25 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 25 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 25 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, Meskel, Martyrs' Day, New Year's Day.
- When is the next holiday in Eritrea?
- The next upcoming holiday in Eritrea is Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Eritrea 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Eritrea 2026 national calendar with 25 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.