World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Eswatini, 2026
Holiday dates13vs 2025: +2
On weekdays9not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank126 / 246median 14 days
All 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 (weekend) | King's Birthday |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Mon | King's Birthday (observed) |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | 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 (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Mon | Independence Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 20, 2026 | 3 days | King's Birthday・King's Birthday (observed) |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Worker's Day |
| Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day・Independence Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Independence Day (observed)
- + King's Birthday (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
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.