Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Eritrea?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Eritrea?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Eritrea.
Next public holiday in Eritrea
Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Meskel on 27 September 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Eritrea
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| Orthodox Christmas | Thursday 7 January 2027 | in 82 days |
| Epiphany | Tuesday 19 January 2027 | in 94 days |
| Fenkil Day | Wednesday 10 February 2027 | in 116 days |
| International Women's Day | Monday 8 March 2027 | in 142 days |
Public holidays in Eritrea in 2026
Eritrea has 17 public holidays in 2026. 5 fall on a weekend. 1 is still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 7 January 2026 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| 19 January 2026 | Monday | Epiphany |
| 10 February 2026 | Tuesday | Fenkil Day |
| 8 March 2026 | Sundayweekend | International Women's Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 10 April 2026 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| 12 April 2026 | Sundayweekend | Orthodox Easter |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 24 May 2026 | Sundayweekend | Independence Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 20 June 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Martyrs' Day |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 1 September 2026 | Tuesday | Revolution Day |
| 11 September 2026 | Friday | Geez New Year |
| 27 September 2026 | Sundayweekend | Meskel |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Eritrea in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Eritrea in 2027
Eritrea has 17 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Eritrea
Is today a public holiday in Eritrea?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Eritrea, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Eritrea?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Eritrea.
What is the next public holiday in Eritrea?
The next public holiday in Eritrea is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
How many public holidays does Eritrea have in 2026?
Eritrea has 17 public holidays in 2026. 5 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 1 are still to come this year.
Does Eritrea move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Eritrea in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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