Holidays in Eritrea in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Eritrea in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Eritrea.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Eritrea
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Orthodox Christmas Day Eritrea
January 7 2025, Tuesday
National
Timket Eritrea
January 19 2025, Sunday
National
Women's Day Eritrea
March 8 2025, Saturday
National
March Equinox Eritrea
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Eid al-Fitr Eritrea
March 31 2025, Monday
National
Good Friday Eritrea
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Eritrea
April 20 2025, Sunday
National
International Workers' Day Eritrea
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Independence Day Eritrea
May 24 2025, Saturday
National
Eid al-Adha Eritrea
June 7 2025, Saturday
National
Martyrs' Day Eritrea
June 20 2025, Friday
National
June Solstice Eritrea
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle Eritrea
September 1 2025, Monday
National
The Prophet's Birthday Eritrea
September 5 2025, Friday
National
September Equinox Eritrea
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
Meskel Eritrea
September 27 2025, Saturday
National
December Solstice Eritrea
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Eritrea
December 25 2025, Thursday
National