Independence Day has already passed this year.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- 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 the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Eritrea, Independence Day is on May 24, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Sunday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Eritrea.
Independence Day was on May 24, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Eritrea is on May 24, 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
- Easter Sunday (Fasika ፋሲካ)Apr 5
- 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 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.