Meskel 2026 in Eritrea falls on Sun, 27 M09 2026 — a public holiday in Eritrea.
Meskel is a public holiday in Eritrea. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Meskel is officially observed as a public holiday in Eritrea. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Meskel's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Meskel observance varies by community and region within Eritrea. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.
Meskel 2026 in Eritrea falls on Sun, 27 M09 2026, a national public holiday.
Yes. Meskel is a nationwide public holiday in Eritrea.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Meskel's date in the surrounding years.
The next Meskel is Mon, 27 M09 2027.