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Public holidays in Eritrea in 2027
Eritrea has 17 public holidays in 2027. 7 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 4.
2027 public holiday dates in Eritrea
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 7 January 2027 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas |
| 19 January 2027 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| 10 February 2027 | Wednesday | Fenkil Day |
| 8 March 2027 | Monday | International Women's Day |
| 9 March 2027 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 30 April 2027 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Labour Day |
| 2 May 2027 | Sundayweekend | Orthodox Easter |
| 16 May 2027 | Sundayweekend | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 24 May 2027 | Monday | Independence Day |
| 20 June 2027 | Sundayweekend | Martyrs' Day |
| 14 August 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 1 September 2027 | Wednesday | Revolution Day |
| 11 September 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Geez New Year |
| 27 September 2027 | Monday | Meskel |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Eritrea in 2027
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2027, each giving a three-day weekend.
New Year's Day: Fri 1 JanuaryInternational Women's Day: Mon 8 MarchOrthodox Good Friday: Fri 30 AprilIndependence Day: Mon 24 MayMeskel: Mon 27 September
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2027
Labour Day: Saturday 1 May 2027Orthodox Easter: Sunday 2 May 2027Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha): Sunday 16 May 2027Martyrs' Day: Sunday 20 June 2027Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid): Saturday 14 August 2027Geez New Year: Saturday 11 September 2027Christmas Day: Saturday 25 December 2027