Independence Day has already passed this year.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, May 24, 2024
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 21
- Day of year
- 145
- Local time zone
- Africa/Asmara
- Currency
- ERN
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2024, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Eritrea, Independence Day is on May 24, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Independence Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Eritrea.
Independence Day was on May 24, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Eritrea is on May 24, 2025.
Other public holidays in Eritrea 2024
- 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)Mar 29
- Easter Sunday (Fasika ፋሲካ)Mar 31
- 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 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.