Public Holidays in Eswatini 2026 🇸🇿
Eswatini has 4 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Independence Day on 6. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Eswatini.
This year, Eswatini observes 13 public holidays , with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Independence Day on 6. Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Birthday of Late King Sobhuza.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday Long weekend | Independence Day (observed) | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Eswatini 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Independence Day (observed) — (Monday) — long weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Eswatini
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Good Friday: →
- Easter Monday: →
- Ascension Day: →
