Easter Sunday has already passed this year.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 14
- Day of year
- 95
- Local time zone
- Africa/Asmara
- Currency
- ERN
Long-weekend planner
Easter Sunday falls on the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Eritrea, Easter Sunday is on April 5, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on a Sunday.
Yes. Easter Sunday is a public holiday observed nationwide in Eritrea.
Easter Sunday was on April 5, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Easter Sunday in Eritrea is on March 28, 2027.
Other public holidays in Eritrea 2026
- 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 3
- May DayMay 1
- Independence Day (Maelti Natsinet መዓልቲ ናጽነት)May 24
- Martyrs' Day (Maelti Siwuat መዓልቲ ስውኣት)Jun 20
- Revolution Day (Bahti Meskerem ባሕቲ መስከረም)Sep 1
About these dates
The Easter Sunday date for Eritrea 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.