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Fenkil Day in Eritrea

Name: Fenkil Day in Eritrea
Start: 2027-02-10
Location: Eritrea

Liberation of Massawa commemoration

Date in Eritrea February 10

Quick Facts

Holiday Type

Classification in Eritrea

Public

About Fenkil Day

Liberation of Massawa commemoration

Commemorates the victory in the Battle of Fenkil during the Eritrean War of Independence.

Commemorates the liberation of the port city of Massawa

Practical Information in Eritrea

Banks

Banks are closed

🏦 Closed

Schools

Educational institutions are closed

🏫 Closed

Government Offices

Government services unavailable

🏛️ Closed

Historical Significance in Eritrea

Marks the 1990 victory over Ethiopian forces in the port city of Massawa.

Calendar Details

Calendar Systems

gregorian

On this day in African history

1957 The First Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Khartoum, Sudan, with only three teams; Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan participating.

Historical Timeline

2026

Last observed in Eritrea

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Final celebration recorded in Eritrea

⏰ Last Observed

Current Status in Eritrea

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Eritrea

Last observed: 2026 Public Holiday

Date: February 10, 2024