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Public holidays in Swaziland 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in Swaziland. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 579 days |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 671 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Observance day | in 673 days |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 674 days |
| Birthday of King Mswati III | April 19, 2026 | Public holiday | in 687 days |
| National Flag Day | April 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 693 days |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 699 days |
| Labour Day (substitute day) | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 699 days |
| Feast of the Ascension | May 14, 2026 | Public holiday | in 712 days |
| Birthday of the late King Sobhuza | July 22, 2026 | Public holiday | in 781 days |
| Umhlanga Reed Dance | September 7, 2026 | Public holiday | in 828 days |
| Independence Day | September 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 827 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 937 days |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 | Public holiday | in 938 days |
| Incwala Festival | December 28, 2026 | Public holiday | in 940 days |