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Festivals form an integral part of the Eritrea's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Eritrea has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Eritrea in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Eritrea. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list Eritrea year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | Jan 07, 2026 | Orthodox Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 3 | Jan 19, 2026 | Timket | National holiday |
| 4 | Mar 08, 2026 | Women's Day | National holiday |
| 5 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | Apr 10, 2026 | Coptic Good Friday | National holiday |
| 7 | Apr 12, 2026 | Coptic Easter | National holiday |
| 8 | May 01, 2026 | International Workers' Day | National holiday |
| 9 | May 24, 2026 | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 10 | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 11 | Jun 20, 2026 | Martyrs' Day | National holiday |
| 12 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 13 | Aug 26, 2026 | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 14 | Sep 01, 2026 | Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | National holiday |
| 15 | Sep 11, 2026 | Geez New Year | National holiday |
| 16 | Sep 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 17 | Sep 27, 2026 | Meskel | National holiday |
| 18 | Dec 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 19 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
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