Eritrea has 17 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas | Public |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Epiphany | Public |
| Feb 10 | Tuesday | Fenkil Day | Public |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Sep 1 | Tuesday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Sep 11 | Friday | Geez New Year | Public |
| Sep 27 | Sunday | Meskel | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Eritrea has 17 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.