Eswatini Public Holidays 2026
Eswatini observes 17 public holidays in 2026.
- First:
- New Year —
- Last:
- Incwala Day —
Eswatini 2026 Calendar
November 2026
No public holidays in November
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Long weekends and bridge days in Eswatini 2026
9 long weekends in 2026. Take the bridge days shown as leave to stretch each break.
| Dates | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 4 | New Year | 1 | Fri, Jan 2 | 4 days |
| Apr 2 – Apr 6 | Good Friday, Easter Monday | 4 | Thu, Apr 2 | 5 days |
| Apr 17 – Apr 20 | Birthday of King Mswati III, Day off for Birthday of King Mswati III | 3 | Fri, Apr 17 | 4 days |
| Apr 24 – Apr 27 | National Flag Day, Day off for National Flag Day | 3 | Fri, Apr 24 | 4 days |
| Apr 30 – May 3 | May Day | 3 | Thu, Apr 30 | 4 days |
| May 14 – May 17 | Ascension Day | 1 | Fri, May 15 | 4 days |
| Jul 18 – Jul 22 | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza | 1 | Mon, Jul 20, Tue, Jul 21 | 5 days |
| Sep 4 – Sep 7 | Somhlolo Day, Umhlanga Reed Dance | 3 | Fri, Sep 4 | 4 days |
| Dec 24 – Dec 28 | Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Incwala Day | 4 | Thu, Dec 24 | 5 days |
All public holidays in 2026
- Jan1Fixed
Thu · January 1, 2026
- Apr3Fixed
Fri · April 3, 2026
- Apr6Fixed
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
Fri · May 1, 2026
- May14Fixed
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
Fri · December 25, 2026
- Dec26Fixed
- Dec28Fixed
Mon · December 28, 2026
- Dec28Fixed
Incwala Day
Mon · December 28, 2026
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About this calendar
In 2026, Eswatini observes 17 public holidays, beginning with New Year on and ending with Incwala Day on . These are official days on which government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are closed.
Holidays here include a mix of fixed dates (such as New Year's Day and national independence days) and variable dates (such as religious holidays that follow lunar or ecclesiastical calendars). Variable holidays may shift by 1–2 days from year to year.
When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the practice of observing a substitute day off varies by employer, sector, and employment contract.