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Eswatini public holidays 2026

15public holidays
6long weekends
4bridge days worth booking
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Public holiday Weekend

Public holidays in Eswatini in 2026

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Apr 3FridayGood Friday
Apr 6MondayEaster Monday
Apr 19SundayBirthday of King Mswati III
Apr 20MondayBirthday of King Mswati III (substitute day)
Apr 25SaturdayNational Flag Day
Apr 27MondayNational Flag Day (substitute day)
May 1FridayLabour Day
May 14ThursdayAscension Day
Jul 22WednesdayBirthday of the late King Sobhuza
Sep 6SundayIndependence Day
Sep 7MondayUmhlanga Reed Dance / Independence Day (substitute day)
Dec 25FridayChristmas Day
Dec 26SaturdayBoxing Day
Dec 28MondayIncwala Festival

In 2026, Eswatini has 15 public holidays, counting 2 substitute days that replace a holiday falling on a weekend. 11 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last one is Incwala Festival on Monday, December 28, 2026.

Long weekends in 2026

Best bridge days to book

Take these days off to connect public holidays with the weekend:

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Jan 2 (1 day)4 days off (Jan 1 to Jan 4)New Year's Day
May 15 (1 day)4 days off (May 14 to May 17)Ascension Day
Jul 20, Jul 21 (2 days)5 days off (Jul 18 to Jul 22)Birthday of the late King Sobhuza
Jul 23, Jul 24 (2 days)5 days off (Jul 22 to Jul 26)Birthday of the late King Sobhuza

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Eswatini have in 2026?

15, including 2 substitute days. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in Eswatini in 2026?

6, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Apr 3 to Apr 6 (Good Friday, Easter Monday). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2026 holidays in Eswatini fall on a weekend?

Birthday of King Mswati III (Sunday, April 19, 2026), National Flag Day (Saturday, April 25, 2026), Independence Day (Sunday, September 6, 2026), Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26, 2026). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Eswatini: 2027, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2026 calendar.

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Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.