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2026 public holidays in Eritrea
10 official public holidays in 2026, with 5 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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Amet ሓዲሽ ዓመት
Friday, January 1 2027
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
Amet ሓዲሽ ዓመት
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Timket ጥምቀት
Monday, January 19
From Saturday, January 17 to Monday, January 19
- Weekend · 3 days
Arbi Siklet ዓርቢ ስቅለት
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
May Day
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Bahti Meskerem ባሕቲ መስከረም
Tuesday, September 1
From Saturday, August 29 to Tuesday, September 1 · 1 day of leave
2026 calendar
- 1JanAmet ሓዲሽ ዓመትThursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 7JanLidet ልደትWednesday, January 7 · Orthodox Christmas
- 19JanTimket ጥምቀትMonday, January 19 · Orthodox Epiphany
- 8MarMaelti Anesti መዓልቲ ኣነስቲSunday, March 8 · Women's Day
- 3AprArbi Siklet ዓርቢ ስቅለትFriday, April 3 · Good Friday
- 5AprFasika ፋሲካSunday, April 5 · Easter Sunday
- 1MayMay DayFriday, May 1
- 24MayMaelti Natsinet መዓልቲ ናጽነትSunday, May 24 · Independence Day
- 20JunMaelti Siwuat መዓልቲ ስውኣትSaturday, June 20 · Martyrs' Day
- 1SepBahti Meskerem ባሕቲ መስከረምTuesday, September 1 · Revolution Day
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More practical info: Eritrea
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Eritrea?