Public holidays in Eswatini
Public holiday dates are listed below.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Sunday, April 19, 2026 | Birthday of King Mswati III |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | Birthday of King Mswati III (substitute day) |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | National Flag Day |
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | National Flag Day (substitute day) |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Umhlanga Reed Dance |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Monday, December 28, 2026 | Incwala Festival |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2026 | Incwala Festival |
| Wednesday, December 30, 2026 | Incwala Festival |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Incwala Festival |
About this calendar
This calendar includes public holidays and substitute days for Eswatini from 2026 through 2031. Regional and employer closures can differ. Islamic dates and future government-announced workday swaps can change after local announcements.