Eritrea Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Orthodox Christmas Day
Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ's birth, according to the Christian Bible.
Timket
Timket is a public holiday in Eritrea
March
April
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Coptic Good Friday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
May
International Workers' Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Coptic Easter
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Eritrea
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.