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Eritrea Public Holidays 2026

Official calendar of holidays and observances

Quick Facts

15 Total Holidays
14 Public Holidays
8 Religious
0 Cultural

Official Holiday Calendar

New Year's Day

Public holiday

First day of the calendar year

Orthodox Christmas

Public holiday

Orthodox Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus

Epiphany

Public holiday

Orthodox Christian celebration of the baptism of Jesus

Fenkil Day

Public holiday

Liberation of Massawa commemoration

International Women's Day

Public holiday

Celebration of women's achievements

Good Friday

Public holiday

Christian commemoration of the crucifixion

Labour Day

Public holiday

International Workers' Day

Orthodox Easter Monday

Public holiday

Orthodox Christian celebration of resurrection

Eid al-Adha

Public holiday

Festival of Sacrifice

Martyrs' Day

Public holiday

Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre

Revolution Day

Public holiday

Commemoration of the 1985 uprising

Mawlid

Public holiday

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

Meskel

Public holiday

Finding of the True Cross festival

Christmas Day

Public holiday

Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus

Discover Eritrea's Rich Holiday Heritage

Your guide to African celebrations — from ancient traditions to modern observances.

0 Cultural Events
8 Religious Festivals
1 Regional
0 Pan-African
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Calendar Integration

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