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When are the next National holidays in Eritrea?
Independence Day
May 24 in 10 days
Eid al-Adha (tentative)
Jun 7 in 24 days
Martyrs' Day
Jun 20 in 37 days
Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle
Sep 1 in 110 days
The Prophet's Birthday (tentative)
Sep 5 in 114 days
Geez New Year
Sep 11 in 120 days
Meskel
Sep 27 in 136 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25 in 225 days
List of Holidays In Eritrea 2025 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Jan 19 | Timket | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Mar 1 | Ramadan Start (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Mar 8 | Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Mar 31 | Eid al-Fitr (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Apr 18 | Coptic Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Apr 20 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| Thu | May 1 | International Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | May 24 | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Jun 7 | Eid al-Adha (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Jun 20 | Martyrs' Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Sep 1 | Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Sep 5 | The Prophet's Birthday (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Sep 11 | Geez New Year | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Sep 27 | Meskel | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
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