290 days until Independence Day.
Monday, May 24, 2027
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, May 24, 2027
- Day of the week
- Monday
- 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 Monday in 2027, 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, 2027 in 2027.
In 2027, Independence Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Eritrea.
There are 290 days until Independence Day on May 24, 2027.
Other public holidays in Eritrea 2027
- 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 26
- Easter Sunday (Fasika ፋሲካ)Mar 28
- 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 2027 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.