Orthodox Christmas is al voorbij.
woensdag 7 januari 2026
Key facts
- Date
- woensdag 7 januari 2026
- Day of week
- woensdag
- Scope
- Nationale feestdag
- Type
- Public holiday
- ISO week
- 2
- Day of year
- 7
- Time zone
- Africa/Asmara
- Currency
- ERN
Make the most of the long weekend
Take a day off around woensdag to make the most of Orthodox Christmas in 2026.
Nearby years
Frequently asked questions
In Eritrea, Orthodox Christmas falls on 7 januari 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Orthodox Christmas is on a woensdag.
In Eritrea, Orthodox Christmas is a national public holiday observed across the whole country.
Orthodox Christmas was on 7 januari 2026.
The next Orthodox Christmas in Eritrea is on 7 januari 2027.
Other holidays in Eritrea in 2026
- New Year's Day (Amet ሓዲሽ ዓመት)1 jan
- Orthodox Epiphany (Timket ጥምቀት)19 jan
- Women's Day (Maelti Anesti መዓልቲ ኣነስቲ)8 mrt
- Good Friday (Arbi Siklet ዓርቢ ስቅለት)3 apr
- Easter Sunday (Fasika ፋሲካ)5 apr
- May Day1 mei
- Independence Day (Maelti Natsinet መዓልቲ ናጽነት)24 mei
- Martyrs' Day (Maelti Siwuat መዓልቲ ስውኣት)20 jun
- Revolution Day (Bahti Meskerem ባሕቲ መስከረም)1 sep
Data source
Holiday information for Orthodox Christmas in Eritrea (2026) reviewed and last updated 11 augustus 2026. Always confirm with official sources before planning.