Public holidays in Eswatini
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2026
13 public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Sun | King's Birthday |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Mon | King's Birthday (observed) |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sat | National Flag Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Worker's Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Wed | Birthday of Late King Sobhuza |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Sun | Independence Day |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Mon | Independence Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day |
2027
13 public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 19, 2027 | Mon | King's Birthday |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Sun | National Flag Day |
| Apr 26, 2027 | Mon | National Flag Day (observed) |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat | Worker's Day |
| May 6, 2027 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| Jul 22, 2027 | Thu | Birthday of Late King Sobhuza |
| Sep 6, 2027 | Mon | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.