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Eswatini public holidays 2027

15public holidays
7long weekends
3bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Eswatini in 2027

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1FridayNew Year's Day
Mar 26FridayGood Friday
Mar 29MondayEaster Monday
Apr 19MondayBirthday of King Mswati III
Apr 25SundayNational Flag Day
Apr 26MondayNational Flag Day (substitute day)
May 1SaturdayLabour Day
May 3MondayLabour Day (substitute day)
May 6ThursdayAscension Day
Jul 22ThursdayBirthday of the late King Sobhuza
Sep 6MondayUmhlanga Reed Dance / Independence Day
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas Day
Dec 26SundayBoxing Day
Dec 27MondayBoxing Day
Dec 28TuesdayIncwala Festival

In 2027, 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 Friday, January 1, 2027 and the last one is Incwala Festival on Tuesday, December 28, 2027.

Long weekends in 2027

Best bridge days to book

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

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May 7 (1 day)4 days off (May 6 to May 9)Ascension Day
Jul 23 (1 day)4 days off (Jul 22 to Jul 25)Birthday of the late King Sobhuza
May 4, May 5 (2 days)6 days off (May 1 to May 6)Labour Day, Labour Day (substitute day), Ascension Day

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

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Eswatini have in 2027?

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 2027?

7, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 3 (New Year's Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2027 holidays in Eswatini fall on a weekend?

National Flag Day (Sunday, April 25, 2027), Labour Day (Saturday, May 1, 2027), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25, 2027), Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26, 2027). 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: 2026, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2027 calendar.

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.