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Public in Eritrea
Revolution Day
Also known as:
Bahti Meskerem
Commemoration of the 1985 uprising
Quick Facts
Pre-Independence
Established before national independence
🏛️ Historical
Holiday Type
Classification in Eritrea
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Eritrea
1961
About Revolution Day
Commemoration of the 1985 uprising
Marks the 1985 uprising that led to the fall of Jaafar Nimeiri.
Marks the overthrow of President Jaafar Nimeiry's regime in 1985
Practical Information in Eritrea
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Eritrea
Commemorates the armed struggle against Ethiopian rule.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
Historical Timeline
1961
Instituted in Eritrea
🇪🇷Holiday officially established in Eritrea
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Eritrea
🇪🇷Final celebration recorded in Eritrea
⏰ Last ObservedAlternative & Historical Names in Eritrea
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Eritrea
Also Known As:
Bahti Meskerem
Current Status in Eritrea
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Eritrea
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: September 1, 2024