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Revolution Day
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 25 days
Eritrea has 10 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 10 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Eritrean public holidays or Eritrean bank holidays? Eritrea public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Eritrea celebrates 10 public holidays in 2026. These include 10 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: Amet ሓዲሽ ዓመት (New Year's Day) (on January 1), Lidet ልደት (Orthodox Christmas) (on January 7), Timket ጥምቀት (Orthodox Epiphany) (on January 19), Maelti Anesti መዓልቲ ኣነስቲ (Women's Day) (on March 8) and Arbi Siklet ዓርቢ ስቅለት (Good Friday) (on April 3).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Eritrea holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendJan 17 – Jan 193 days
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityAug 29 – Sep 14 days · Take 2026-08-31 off
Frequently Asked Questions
Eritrea has 10 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Revolution Day on September 1, 2026.
The next public holiday in Eritrea is Revolution Day on September 1, 2026.
Yes. 10 out of 10 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in Eritrea in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Eritrea is Revolution Day on September 1, 2026.