Below you'll find 1979's official holidays for Eritrea. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Eritrea Public Holidays 1979
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There are 17 public holidays in Eritrea for 1979. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-01-01 | Mon | New Year's Day |
| 1979-01-07 | Sun | Orthodox Christmas |
| 1979-01-19 | Fri | Epiphany |
| 1979-02-09 | Fri | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 1979-02-10 | Sat | Fenkil Day |
| 1979-03-08 | Thu | International Women's Day |
| 1979-04-20 | Fri | Orthodox Good Friday |
| 1979-04-22 | Sun | Orthodox Easter |
| 1979-05-01 | Tue | Labour Day |
| 1979-05-24 | Thu | Independence Day |
| 1979-06-20 | Wed | Martyrs' Day |
| 1979-08-23 | Thu | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 1979-09-01 | Sat | Revolution Day |
| 1979-09-11 | Tue | Geez New Year |
| 1979-09-27 | Thu | Meskel |
| 1979-10-31 | Wed | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 1979-12-25 | Tue | Christmas Day |
Experience Eritrea's Rich Culture Through its Public Holidays
Eritrea's public holidays reflect its unique history and traditions. This guide highlights key celebrations that showcase Eritrean culture.
Eritrea Public Holidays 1979
New Year's Day (Enkutatash) - September 11, 1979
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