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Eswatini observances

2 source-backed records whose verified scope explicitly identifies Eswatini. This is an observance index, not a public-holiday calendar.

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Eswatini Independence Day

6 September · Kingdom of Eswatini / national holiday

Eswatini’s current Public Holidays Act schedule lists Somhlolo (Independence Day) on 6 September; official national/diplomatic material anchors independence to 6 September 1968.

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Umhlanga (Reed Dance)

Authority-announced multi-day schedule; 25 August–1 September in 2026, with main dance day 31 August · Eswatini / annual royal-cultural Umhlanga ceremony

Eswatini’s cultural/tourism authorities publish the target-year Umhlanga schedule. The 2026 ceremony spans 25 August–1 September and identifies 31 August as the main dance day.