Holidays in eSwatini in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in eSwatini 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 eSwatini.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year eSwatini
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
March Equinox eSwatini
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Good Friday eSwatini
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Birthday of King Mswati III eSwatini
April 19 2025, Saturday
National
Easter Monday eSwatini
April 21 2025, Monday
National
National Flag Day eSwatini
April 25 2025, Friday
National
May Day eSwatini
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Ascension Day eSwatini
May 29 2025, Thursday
National
June Solstice eSwatini
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
Birthday of the late King Sobhuza eSwatini
July 22 2025, Tuesday
National
Umhlanga Reed Dance eSwatini
September 1 2025, Monday
National
Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) eSwatini
September 6 2025, Saturday
National
September Equinox eSwatini
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
December Solstice eSwatini
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Day eSwatini
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
Boxing Day eSwatini
December 26 2025, Friday
National
Incwala Day eSwatini
December 28 2025, Sunday
National