Holidays in Eswatini
🇸🇿In Eswatini, there are 16 holidays: 15 public holidays, 1 observance holidays. The most recent holiday in Eswatini is Birthday of the late King Sobhuza (Public Holiday), observed in 9 days on 22 July 2025.
Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | 01 Jan 2025 6 months ago |
Public Holiday | 18 Apr 2025 3 months ago |
Birthday of King Mswati III Public Holiday | 19 Apr 2025 3 months ago |
Easter Sunday Observance Holiday | 20 Apr 2025 3 months ago |
Easter Monday Public Holiday | 21 Apr 2025 3 months ago |
Birthday of King Mswati III (substitute day) Public Holiday | 21 Apr 2025 3 months ago |
National Flag Day Public Holiday | 25 Apr 2025 3 months ago |
Labour Day Public Holiday | 01 May 2025 2 months ago |
Ascension Day Public Holiday | 29 May 2025 a month ago |
Birthday of the late King Sobhuza Public Holiday | 22 Jul 2025 in 9 days |
Umhlanga Reed Dance Public Holiday | 01 Sep 2025 in 2 months |
Independence Day Public Holiday | 06 Sep 2025 in 2 months |
Independence Day (substitute day) Public Holiday | 08 Sep 2025 in 2 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | 25 Dec 2025 in 5 months |
Boxing Day Public Holiday | 26 Dec 2025 in 5 months |
Incwala Festival Public Holiday | 28 Dec 2025 in 5 months |