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Public holidays in Eswatini in 2025
Eswatini has 15 public holidays in 2025. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 5.
2025 public holiday dates in Eswatini
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 19 April 2025 | Saturdayweekend | Birthday of King Mswati III |
| 21 April 2025 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 21 April 2025 | Monday | Birthday of King Mswati III (substitute day)substitute |
| 25 April 2025 | Friday | National Flag Day |
| 1 May 2025 | Thursday | Labour Day |
| 29 May 2025 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 22 July 2025 | Tuesday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza |
| 1 September 2025 | Monday | Umhlanga Reed Dance |
| 6 September 2025 | Saturdayweekend | Independence Day |
| 8 September 2025 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2025 | Friday | Boxing Day |
| 28 December 2025 | Sundayweekend | Incwala Festival |
Long weekends in Eswatini in 2025
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2025, each giving a three-day weekend.
Good Friday: Fri 18 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 21 AprilBirthday of King Mswati III (substitute day): Mon 21 AprilNational Flag Day: Fri 25 AprilUmhlanga Reed Dance: Mon 1 SeptemberIndependence Day (substitute day): Mon 8 SeptemberBoxing Day: Fri 26 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2025
Birthday of King Mswati III: Saturday 19 April 2025Independence Day: Saturday 6 September 2025Incwala Festival: Sunday 28 December 2025