Public Holidays in Eswatini
Eswatini observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Eswatini
- Birthday of the late King SobhuzaWednesday, July 22, 2026
- Independence DaySunday, September 6, 2026
- Umhlanga Reed DanceMonday, September 7, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 19 | Sunday | Birthday of King Mswati III | Public |
| Apr 20 | Monday | Birthday of King Mswati III (substitute day) | Public |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | National Flag Day | Public |
| Apr 27 | Monday | National Flag Day (substitute day) | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 22 | Wednesday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza | Public |
| Sep 6 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Sep 7 | Monday | Umhlanga Reed Dance | Public |
| Sep 7 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Incwala Festival | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
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