Independence Day has already passed this year.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, May 24, 2022
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 21
- Day of year
- 144
- Local time zone
- Africa/Asmara
- Currency
- ERN
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Tuesday in 2022. Take the Monday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Eritrea, Independence Day is on May 24, 2022 in 2022.
In 2022, Independence Day falls on a Tuesday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Eritrea.
Independence Day was on May 24, 2022 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Eritrea is on May 24, 2023.
Other public holidays in Eritrea 2022
- New Year's Day (Amet ሓዲሽ ዓመት)Jan 1
- Orthodox Christmas (Lidet ልደት)Jan 7
- Orthodox Epiphany (Timket ጥምቀት)Jan 19
- Women's Day (Maelti Anesti መዓልቲ ኣነስቲ)Mar 8
- Good Friday (Arbi Siklet ዓርቢ ስቅለት)Apr 15
- Easter Sunday (Fasika ፋሲካ)Apr 17
- May DayMay 1
- Martyrs' Day (Maelti Siwuat መዓልቲ ስውኣት)Jun 20
- Revolution Day (Bahti Meskerem ባሕቲ መስከረም)Sep 1
About these dates
The Independence Day date for Eritrea 2022 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.