This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Eritrea in 2027. 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 2027, Friday  | 
      National | 
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Eritrea  January 7 2027, Thursday  | 
      National | 
| Timket | Eritrea  January 19 2027, Tuesday  | 
      National | 
| Women's Day | Eritrea  March 8 2027, Monday  | 
      National | 
| Eid al-Fitr | Eritrea  March 10 2027, Wednesday  | 
      National | 
| March Equinox | Eritrea  March 20 2027, Saturday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| Good Friday | Eritrea  March 26 2027, Friday  | 
      National | 
| Easter Sunday | Eritrea  March 28 2027, Sunday  | 
      National | 
| International Workers' Day | Eritrea  May 1 2027, Saturday  | 
      National | 
| Eid al-Adha | Eritrea  May 17 2027, Monday  | 
      National | 
| Independence Day | Eritrea  May 24 2027, Monday  | 
      National | 
| Martyrs' Day | Eritrea  June 20 2027, Sunday  | 
      National | 
| June Solstice | Eritrea  June 21 2027, Monday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| The Prophet's Birthday | Eritrea  August 15 2027, Sunday  | 
      National | 
| Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Eritrea  September 1 2027, Wednesday  | 
      National | 
| September Equinox | Eritrea  September 23 2027, Thursday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| Meskel | Eritrea  September 27 2027, Monday  | 
      National | 
| December Solstice | Eritrea  December 22 2027, Wednesday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| Christmas Day | Eritrea  December 25 2027, Saturday  | 
      National |