Umhlanga (Reed Dance) Day is a public holiday in Eswatini. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Umhlanga (Reed Dance) Day is officially observed as a public holiday in Eswatini. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Umhlanga (Reed Dance) Day's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Umhlanga (Reed Dance) Day observance varies by community and region within Eswatini. 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.