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Is today a public holiday in Eswatini?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Eswatini. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Africa/Johannesburg time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Eswatini?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Eswatini.

Next public holiday in Eswatini

Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Independence Day (substitute day) on 7 September 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Eswatini

HolidayDateWhen
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December 2026in 70 days
Incwala FestivalMonday 28 December 2026in 72 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Good FridayFriday 26 March 2027in 160 days
Easter MondayMonday 29 March 2027in 163 days

Public holidays in Eswatini in 2026

Eswatini has 16 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
19 April 2026SundayweekendBirthday of King Mswati III
20 April 2026MondayBirthday of King Mswati III (substitute day)substitute
25 April 2026SaturdayweekendNational Flag Day
27 April 2026MondayNational Flag Day (substitute day)substitute
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension Day
22 July 2026WednesdayBirthday of the late King Sobhuza
6 September 2026SundayweekendIndependence Day
7 September 2026MondayUmhlanga Reed Dance
7 September 2026MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)substitute
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendBoxing Day
28 December 2026MondayIncwala Festival

Long weekends in Eswatini in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 DecemberIncwala Festival: Mon 28 December

Public holidays in Eswatini in 2027

Eswatini has 16 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 Eswatini

Is today a public holiday in Eswatini?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Eswatini, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Eswatini?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Eswatini.

What is the next public holiday in Eswatini?

The next public holiday in Eswatini is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.

How many public holidays does Eswatini have in 2026?

Eswatini has 16 public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.

Does Eswatini move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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