King's Birthday
Nationwide public holiday in Eswatini
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 April | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 20 April | Monday | King's Birthday (observed) Observed day off for King's Birthday (Sun 19 Apr) |
| 2027 | 19 April | Monday | Nationwide |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Eswatini.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 17 Apr – Mon 19 Apr is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Mbabane around 19 April: high 27°C (80°F), low 13°C (56°F), rain on 33% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Mbabane. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 19 April in Mbabane: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Eswatini
Sunday, 25 April 2027
King's Birthday in other countries
Lesotho
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Cayman Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Gibraltar
Montserrat
New Zealand
Niue
Norfolk Island
Papua New Guinea
Pitcairn Islands
Solomon Islands
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.