Back to official holidays screen
When are the next National holidays in Eritrea?
Coptic Good Friday
Apr 10 in 6 days
Coptic Easter
Apr 12 in 8 days
International Workers' Day
May 1 in 27 days
Independence Day
May 24 in 50 days
Eid al-Adha (tentative)
May 27 in 53 days
Martyrs' Day
Jun 20 in 77 days
The Prophet's Birthday (tentative)
Aug 26 in 144 days
Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle
Sep 1 in 150 days
Geez New Year
Sep 11 in 160 days
Meskel
Sep 27 in 176 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25 in 265 days
New Year
Jan 1 in 272 days
Orthodox Christmas Day
Jan 7 in 278 days
Timket
Jan 19 in 290 days
Ramadan Start (tentative)
Feb 8 in 310 days
Women's Day
Mar 8 in 338 days
Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
Mar 10 in 340 days
Coptic Good Friday
Apr 30 in 391 days
International Workers' Day
May 1 in 392 days
Coptic Easter
May 2 in 393 days
Eid al-Adha (tentative)
May 17 in 408 days
Independence Day
May 24 in 415 days
Martyrs' Day
Jun 20 in 442 days
The Prophet's Birthday (tentative)
Aug 15 in 498 days
Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle
Sep 1 in 515 days
Geez New Year
Sep 12 in 526 days
Meskel
Sep 27 in 541 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25 in 630 days
List of Holidays In Eritrea 2026 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Jan 19 | Timket | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Feb 18 | Ramadan Start (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Mar 8 | Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Mar 20 | Eid al-Fitr (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Apr 10 | Coptic Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Apr 12 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| Fri | May 1 | International Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | May 24 | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | May 27 | Eid al-Adha (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Jun 20 | Martyrs' Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Aug 26 | The Prophet's Birthday (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Sep 1 | Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Sep 11 | Geez New Year | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Sep 27 | Meskel | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
Key
National Holidays
Government Holiday