Eritrea Public Holidays 2026
Official calendar of holidays and observances
Quick Facts
Official Holiday Calendar
New Year's Day
First day of the calendar year
Orthodox Christmas
Orthodox Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus
Epiphany
Orthodox Christian celebration of the baptism of Jesus
Fenkil Day
Liberation of Massawa commemoration
International Women's Day
Celebration of women's achievements
Good Friday
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion
Labour Day
International Workers' Day
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox Christian celebration of resurrection
Eid al-Adha
Festival of Sacrifice
Martyrs' Day
Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre
Revolution Day
Commemoration of the 1985 uprising
Mawlid
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Meskel
Finding of the True Cross festival
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus
Discover Eritrea's Rich Holiday Heritage
Your guide to African celebrations — from ancient traditions to modern observances.
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Calendar Integration
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