Swaziland Public Holidays

Swaziland Public Holidays Including National Holidays and Cultural Days; Find Out When the Swaziland Public Holidays and Other Important Dates
Swaziland, being a culturally and religiously diverse society, celebrates various holidays and cultural festivals. There are a number of special nationally celebrated days in Swaziland. Here are all public and the most important national holidays in Swaziland.
Swaziland Public Holidays 2011
- New Years Day – 01/01/2011
- Good Friday – 22/04/2011
- Easter Sunday – 24/04/2011
- Easter Monday – 25/04/2011
- H.M. Kings Birthday – 19/04/2011
- National Flag Day – 25/04/2011
- Labour Day – 01/05/2011
- Ascension Day – 02/06/2011
- Umhlanga Reed Dance – To Be Set
- Somhlohlo Day (Independence Day) – 06/09/2011
- Incwala Day – To Be Set
- Christmas Day – 25/12/2011
- Boxing Day – 26/12/2011
- Birthday of the Late King Sobhuza – 22/07/2011

Detailed list of 2011 / 2012 Public Holidays in Swaziland
- New Year’s Day: International New Year Day – 1 January
- Good Friday: To commemorate the Death of Jesus, this is celebrated across globe and is a Christian holiday on Friday – International Rotational date.
- Easter Sunday: Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It is typically the well-attended Sunday service of the year for Christians world wide. – International Rotational date.
- Easter Monday: A Christian holiday celebrated the next day after Easter Sunday – International Rotational date.
- H.M. Kings Birthday: – 19/04/2011
- National Flag Day: This is the day the British flag was brought down and the Swazi flag was raised for the first time – Every 25 April
- Labour Day: An international annual holiday to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers – 6 May
- Ascension Day: Ascension Day marks the day when the risen Lord Jesus Christ ascended up into Heaven. It was 40 days after his resurrection from the dead – International Rotational date.
- Birthday of the Late King Sobhuza – 22/07/2011
- Umhlanga Reed Dance: The ceremony attracts Swazi girls every end of the month of August from all around the country and lasts for about eight days. This event presents the maidens with an opportunity to honour the Queen Mother. Only childless, unmarried girls can take part in this exciting event. Dates are set according to the moon’s cycle.
- Somhlohlo Day: Independence Day and National holiday – Every 6 September
- Incwala Day: One of the most sacred of all the Swazi ceremonies – To Be Set
- Christmas Day: To celebrate the birth of Christ, this is the most important Christian holiday – 25 December
- Boxing Day: Celebrated day after Christmas Day – 26 December