Eritrea

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ's birth, according to the Christian Bible.

Timket is a public holiday in Eritrea

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Women's Day is a public holiday in Eritrea

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Independence Day is a public holiday in Eritrea

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Eritrea

Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.

Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle is a public holiday in Eritrea

Geez New Year is a public holiday in Eritrea

Meskel is a public holiday in Eritrea

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.