Eswatini Public Holidays 2026
Official calendar of holidays and observances
Quick Facts
Official Holiday Calendar
New Year's Day
First day of the calendar year
Good Friday
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion
Easter Monday
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
National Flag Day
Celebrates the adoption of the Liberian flag
Labour Day
International Workers' Day
Ascension Day
Christian feast celebrating the ascension of Jesus
King's Birthday
Birthday of King Letsie III
King Father's Birthday
Birthday of King Sobhuza II
Umhlanga Reed Dance Day
Traditional reed dance ceremony
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus
Boxing Day
Day after Christmas
Incwala Day
Sacred national ceremony
Discover Eswatini's Rich Holiday Heritage
Your guide to African celebrations — from ancient traditions to modern observances.
Historical Timeline
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Regional Insights
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Calendar Integration
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