Holidays in eSwatini in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in eSwatini in 2026. 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 2026, Thursday
National
March Equinox eSwatini
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Good Friday eSwatini
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Easter Monday eSwatini
April 6 2026, Monday
National
Birthday of King Mswati III eSwatini
April 19 2026, Sunday
National
National Flag Day eSwatini
April 25 2026, Saturday
National
May Day eSwatini
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Ascension Day eSwatini
May 14 2026, Thursday
National
June Solstice eSwatini
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Birthday of the late King Sobhuza eSwatini
July 22 2026, Wednesday
National
Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) eSwatini
September 6 2026, Sunday
National
Umhlanga Reed Dance eSwatini
September 7 2026, Monday
National
September Equinox eSwatini
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
December Solstice eSwatini
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Day eSwatini
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Boxing Day eSwatini
December 26 2026, Saturday
National
Incwala Day eSwatini
December 28 2026, Monday
National