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Public Holidays in Swaziland in 2019
Upcoming Holidays in Swaziland
Good Friday
19 April 2019 This National holiday is in 57 days. Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of...
Birthday of King Mswati III
19 April 2019 This National holiday is in 57 days. King Mswati III was born on 19 April 1968 and was crowned King in 1986 when he was just 18
Easter Monday
22 April 2019 This National holiday is in 60 days. Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Re...
List of national public holidays of Swaziland in 2019
| Day | Date | Holiday | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | January 01 | New Year's Day | |
| Friday | April 19 | Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday |
| Friday | April 19 | Birthday of King Mswati III | |
| Monday | April 22 | Easter Monday | Monday after Easter Sunday |
| Thursday | April 25 | National Flag Day | |
| Wednesday | May 01 | Labour Day | International Workers Day |
| Thursday | May 30 | Ascension Day | 40 days after Easter |
| Monday | July 22 | Birthday of Late King Sobhuza | |
| Monday | September 02 | Umhlanga reed dance | Date to be confirmed |
| Friday | September 06 | Somhlolo Day | Independence day |
| Wednesday | December 25 | Christmas Day | |
| Thursday | December 26 | Day of Goodwill | |
| Saturday | December 28 | Incwala Day | Date to be confirmed |
Key
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Notes
- If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the next Monday becomes a holiday.
- Muslim festivals may also be celebrated in some regions