Holidays and Observances in Eritrea in 2017
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Sunday | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Jan 7 | Saturday | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Jan 19 | Thursday | Timket | Public Holiday |
| Mar 8 | Wednesday | Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Monday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Coptic Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 16 | Sunday | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Monday | International Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| May 24 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 20 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Wednesday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jun 26 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| Sep 1 | Friday | Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Public Holiday |
| Sep 2 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| Sep 11 | Monday | St. John the Baptist Day | Public Holiday |
| Sep 11 | Monday | Geez New Year | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Friday | September Equinox | Season |
| Sep 27 | Wednesday | Meskel | Public Holiday |
| Dec 1 | Friday | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Thursday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
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