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Public holidays in Eswatini in 2026
Eswatini has 16 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 6.
2026 public holiday dates in Eswatini
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 19 April 2026 | Sundayweekend | Birthday of King Mswati III |
| 20 April 2026 | Monday | Birthday of King Mswati III (substitute day)substitute |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturdayweekend | National Flag Day |
| 27 April 2026 | Monday | National Flag Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 22 July 2026 | Wednesday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza |
| 6 September 2026 | Sundayweekend | Independence Day |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Umhlanga Reed Dance |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Incwala Festival |
Long weekends in Eswatini in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Good Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilBirthday of King Mswati III (substitute day): Mon 20 AprilNational Flag Day (substitute day): Mon 27 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayUmhlanga Reed Dance: Mon 7 SeptemberIndependence Day (substitute day): Mon 7 SeptemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 DecemberIncwala Festival: Mon 28 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Birthday of King Mswati III: Sunday 19 April 2026National Flag Day: Saturday 25 April 2026Independence Day: Sunday 6 September 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026