Orthodox Christmas has already passed this year.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 2
- Day of year
- 7
- Local time zone
- Africa/Asmara
- Currency
- ERN
Long-weekend planner
Orthodox Christmas falls on a Wednesday in 2026, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Eritrea, Orthodox Christmas is on January 7, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Orthodox Christmas falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Orthodox Christmas is a public holiday observed nationwide in Eritrea.
Orthodox Christmas was on January 7, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Orthodox Christmas in Eritrea is on January 7, 2027.
Other public holidays in Eritrea 2026
- New Year's Day (Amet ሓዲሽ ዓመት)Jan 1
- 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
- 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 Orthodox Christmas date for Eritrea 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.