Holidays in Eswatini
In Eswatini, there are 17 holidays: 16 public holidays, 1 observance holidays. The next holiday in Eswatini is Birthday of the late King Sobhuza (Public Holiday), in 16 days on 22 July 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
- Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | New Year's Day | 01 Jan 2026 6 months ago |
Public Holiday | Good Friday | 03 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Easter Sunday Observance Holiday | Easter Sunday | 05 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Easter Monday Public Holiday | Easter Monday | 06 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Birthday of King Mswati III Public Holiday | Birthday of King Mswati III | 19 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Birthday of King Mswati III (substitute day) Public Holiday | Birthday of King Mswati III (substitute day) | 20 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
National Flag Day Public Holiday | National Flag Day | 25 Apr 2026 2 months ago |
National Flag Day (substitute day) Public Holiday | National Flag Day (substitute day) | 27 Apr 2026 2 months ago |
Public Holiday | Labour Day | 01 May 2026 2 months ago |
Ascension Day Public Holiday | Ascension Day | 14 May 2026 2 months ago |
Birthday of the late King Sobhuza Public Holiday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza | 22 Jul 2026 in 16 days |
Independence Day Public Holiday | Somhlolo Day | 06 Sep 2026 in 2 months |
Umhlanga Reed Dance Public Holiday | Umhlanga Reed Dance | 07 Sep 2026 in 2 months |
Independence Day (substitute day) Public Holiday | Somhlolo Day (substitute day) | 07 Sep 2026 in 2 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 in 6 months |
Boxing Day Public Holiday | Boxing Day | 26 Dec 2026 in 6 months |
Incwala Festival Public Holiday | Incwala | 28 Dec 2026 in 6 months |