eSwatini Public Holidays List 2023
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in eSwatini year 2023
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Sunday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 02 Jan, Monday | Day off for New Year | National holiday |
| 3 | 20 Mar, Monday | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | 07 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 5 | 10 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 6 | 19 Apr, Wednesday | Birthday of King Mswati III | National holiday |
| 7 | 25 Apr, Tuesday | National Flag Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 01 May, Monday | May Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 18 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 21 Jun, Wednesday | June Solstice | Season |
| 11 | 22 Jul, Saturday | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza | National holiday |
| 12 | 24 Jul, Monday | Day off for Birthday of the late King Sobhuza | National holiday |
| 13 | 04 Sep, Monday | Umhlanga Reed Dance | National holiday |
| 14 | 06 Sep, Wednesday | Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) | National holiday |
| 15 | 23 Sep, Saturday | September Equinox | Season |
| 16 | 22 Dec, Friday | December Solstice | Season |
| 17 | 25 Dec, Monday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 18 | 26 Dec, Tuesday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 19 | 28 Dec, Thursday | Incwala Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for New Year (02 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Eswatini (Mbabane)
Good Friday (07 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday (10 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Birthday of King Mswati III (19 Apr) : Birthday of King Mswati III is a public holiday in Eswatini
National Flag Day (25 Apr) : National Flag Day is a public holiday in Eswatini
May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, or May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day (18 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Eswatini (Mbabane)
Birthday of the late King Sobhuza (22 Jul) : Birthday of the late King Sobhuza is a public holiday in Eswatini
Day off for Birthday of the late King Sobhuza (24 Jul) : Birthday of the late King Sobhuza is a public holiday in Eswatini
Umhlanga Reed Dance (04 Sep) : Umhlanga Reed Dance is a public holiday in Eswatini
Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) (06 Sep) : Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) is a public holiday in Eswatini
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Eswatini (Mbabane)
December Solstice (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Eswatini (Mbabane)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Eswatini
Incwala Day (28 Dec) : Incwala Day is a public holiday in Eswatini