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Eswatini
Eswatini celebrates the Incwala ceremony (Kingship ritual) in December/January, the Umhlanga Reed Dance in August/September, and Independence Day on September 6.
Key Information
- Capital
- Mbabane
- Timezone
- Africa/Mbabane
- Languages
- Swazi, English
- Public Holidays
- 13
- Currency
- SZL
- ISO Code
- SZ
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | 🎆 New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| April 3 | Friday | ✝️ Good Friday | Religious Holiday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| April 19 | Sunday | King's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| April 25 | Saturday | National Flag Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Worker's Day | Public Holiday |
| May 14 | Thursday | ☁️ Ascension Day(Ascension of Jesus) | Religious Holiday |
| July 22 | Wednesday | Birthday of Late King Sobhuza | Public Holiday |
| Sept. 6 | Sunday | 🇺🇸 Independence Day(Fourth of July) | National Day |
| Dec. 25 | Friday | 🎄 Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
| Dec. 26 | Saturday | 🎁 Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
4:1
New Year's Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
#2
Free!
Good Friday
4 days off — free
#3
4:1
Ascension Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
All Holidays (12)
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Ascension Day(Ascension of Jesus)
Religious Holiday
Public
Birthday of Late King Sobhuza
Public Holiday
Public
Boxing Day
Public Holiday
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Easter Monday
Public Holiday
Public
Good Friday
Religious Holiday
Public
Good Friday; King's Birthday
Public Holiday
Public
Independence Day(Fourth of July)
National Day
Public
King's Birthday
Public Holiday
Public
National Flag Day
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public
Worker's Day
Public Holiday
Public