Long weekends in Eswatini, 2026.
Eswatini, 2026: 7 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 24 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 18 April to 20 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (King's Birthday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Workers' Day)
- 5 September to 7 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, take Fri 15 May as leave (Ascension Day)
Public holidays in Eswatini, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Monday 20 April | King's Birthday |
| Saturday 25 April | National Flag Day |
| Friday 1 May | Workers' Day |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day |
| Monday 7 September | Independence Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Eswatini in 2026?
Eswatini has 5 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Eswatini in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Eswatini have in 2026?
Eswatini has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.