Eritrea has a total of 20 holidays in 2045. 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
New Year
Sunday, January 1, 2045 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Orthodox Christmas Day
Saturday, January 7, 2045 Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ’s birth, according to the Christian Bible.
Timket
Thursday, January 19, 2045 Timket is a public holiday in Eritrea
The Prophet's Birthday
Tuesday, January 31, 2045 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Women's Day
Wednesday, March 8, 2045 Women's Day is a public holiday in Eritrea
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2045 March Equinox in Eritrea (Asmara)
Coptic Good Friday
Friday, April 7, 2045 Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Coptic Easter
Sunday, April 9, 2045 Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
International Workers' Day
Monday, May 1, 2045 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Independence Day
Wednesday, May 24, 2045 Independence Day is a public holiday in Eritrea
Martyrs' Day
Tuesday, June 20, 2045 Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Eritrea
June Solstice
Tuesday, June 20, 2045 June Solstice in Eritrea (Asmara)
Ramadan Start
Sunday, July 16, 2045 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr
Tuesday, August 15, 2045 Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle
Friday, September 1, 2045 Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle is a public holiday in Eritrea
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2045 September Equinox in Eritrea (Asmara)
Meskel
Wednesday, September 27, 2045 Meskel is a public holiday in Eritrea
Eid al-Adha
Sunday, October 22, 2045 Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2045 December Solstice in Eritrea (Asmara)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2045 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
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