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Eswatini Public Holidays
Public holidays for 2026 and 2027.
Last verified
2026 Holiday Calendar
May 2026
Holidays in May
- 1FriFixed
May Day
- 14ThuFixed
Ascension Day
All public holidays in Eswatini, 2026
- Jan1Fixed
New Year
Thu · January 1, 2026
- Apr3Fixed
Good Friday
Fri · April 3, 2026
- Apr6Fixed
Easter Monday
Mon · April 6, 2026
- Apr19Fixed
Birthday of King Mswati III
Sun · April 19, 2026
Falls on a weekend - Apr20Fixed
Day off for Birthday of King Mswati III
Mon · April 20, 2026
- Apr25Fixed
National Flag Day
Sat · April 25, 2026
Falls on a weekend - Apr27Fixed
Day off for National Flag Day
Mon · April 27, 2026
- May1Fixed
May Day
Fri · May 1, 2026
- May14Fixed
Ascension Day
Thu · May 14, 2026
- Jul22Fixed
Birthday of the late King Sobhuza
Wed · July 22, 2026
- Sep6Fixed
Somhlolo Day
Sun · September 6, 2026
Falls on a weekend - Sep7Fixed
Day off for Somhlolo Day
Mon · September 7, 2026
- Sep7Fixed
Umhlanga Reed Dance
Mon · September 7, 2026
- Dec25Fixed
Christmas Day
Fri · December 25, 2026
- Dec26Fixed
Boxing Day
Sat · December 26, 2026
Falls on a weekend - Dec28Fixed
Day off for Boxing Day
Mon · December 28, 2026
- Dec28Fixed
Incwala Day
Mon · December 28, 2026
Coming up: Eswatini 2027
- Jan1
New Year
January 1, 2027
- Mar26
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
- Mar29
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
- Apr25
National Flag Day
April 25, 2027
- Apr26
Day off for National Flag Day
April 26, 2027
About public holidays in Eswatini
Eswatini observes 17 public holidays in 2026. These include national holidays, religious observances, and commemorative days on which government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are closed.
Data on this page is sourced from official government publications and updated annually. Variable holidays — such as Easter, Eid, and other religious observances — are calculated on their respective calendars and may shift by 1–2 days depending on official announcements.
When a public holiday in Eswatini falls on a Saturday or Sunday, many employers observe a substitute day off the following Monday or preceding Friday — though practice varies by employer and sector.