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Eritrea Public Holidays

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A complete schedule of all national and regional public holidays observed in Eritrea.

Holiday Schedule for 2026

Jan01

New Year

Public

Thu

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Government
Banks
Schools
Jan07

Orthodox Christmas Day

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Jan19

Timket

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools
Feb18

Ramadan Start

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Mar08

Women's Day

Public

Sun

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Government
Banks
Schools
Mar20

Eid al-Fitr

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Mar20

March Equinox

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Apr10

Coptic Good Friday

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Apr12

Coptic Easter

Public

Sun

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Government
Banks
Schools
May01

International Workers' Day

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
May24

Independence Day

Public

Sun

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Government
Banks
Schools
May27

Eid al-Adha

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Jun20

Martyrs' Day

Public

Sat

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Government
Banks
Schools
Jun21

June Solstice

Public

Sun

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Government
Banks
Schools
Aug26

The Prophet's Birthday

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Sep01

Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle

Public

Tue

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Government
Banks
Schools
Sep11

Geez New Year

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Sep23

September Equinox

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Sep27

Meskel

Public

Sun

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Government
Banks
Schools
Dec21

December Solstice

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools
Dec25

Christmas Day

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools

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