Date Name Type / Location
Sunday, Jan 1

New Year's Day

Public Holiday
New Year's Day
Friday, Jan 6

Epiphany

Public Holiday
Epiphany
Saturday, Jan 7

Orthodox Christmas Day

Public Holiday
Orthodox Christmas Day
Wednesday, Mar 8

International Women's Day

Public Holiday
International Women's Day
Monday, Mar 20

March Equinox

Season
March Equinox
Tuesday, Mar 21

March Equinox

Season
March Equinox
Friday, Apr 7

Good Friday

Public Holiday
Good Friday
Sunday, Apr 9

Easter

Public Holiday
Easter
Saturday, Apr 22

Eid al-Fitr

Public Holiday
Eid al-Fitr
Monday, May 1

Workers' Day

Public Holiday
Workers' Day
Wednesday, May 24

Independence Day

Public Holiday
Independence Day
Tuesday, Jun 20

Martyrs' Day

Public Holiday
Martyrs' Day
Wednesday, Jun 21

June Solstice

Season
June Solstice
Thursday, Jun 29

Eid al-Adha

Public Holiday
Eid al-Adha
Friday, Sep 1

Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle

Public Holiday
Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle
Saturday, Sep 23

September Equinox

Season
September Equinox
Wednesday, Sep 27

Mawlid / Prophet's Birthday

Public Holiday
Mawlid / Prophet's Birthday
Wednesday, Sep 27

Meskel

Public Holiday
Meskel
Friday, Dec 22

December Solstice

Season
December Solstice
Monday, Dec 25

Christmas Day

Public Holiday
Christmas Day