Swaziland Public Holidays in 2026
Swaziland has a total of 19 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| New Year |
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Eswatini (Mbabane) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| National Flag Day |
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | National Flag Day is a public holiday in Eswatini |
| Day off for National Flag Day |
Monday, April 27, 2026 | National Flag Day is a public holiday in Eswatini |
| May Day |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Eswatini (Mbabane) |
| Birthday of the late King Sobhuza |
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza is a public holiday in Eswatini |
| Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) |
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) is a public holiday in Eswatini |
| Umhlanga Reed Dance |
Monday, September 7, 2026 | Umhlanga Reed Dance is a public holiday in Eswatini |
| Day off for Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) |
Monday, September 7, 2026 | Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) is a public holiday in Eswatini |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Eswatini (Mbabane) |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Eswatini (Mbabane) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Eswatini |
| Day off for Boxing Day |
Monday, December 28, 2026 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Eswatini |
| Incwala Day |
Monday, December 28, 2026 | Incwala Day is a public holiday in Eswatini |
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