Incwala Day is a public holiday in Eswatini, and it takes place during the summer solstice. Incwala is one of the most important festivals in Eswatini that date back hundreds of years. The King of Eswatini participates in the festival, and the celebration will be canceled in the years when having no king.
The Incwala celebration takes place around the end of December or early January, but the exact date will be released when it comes close because it is based on astrology. Incwala is also called First Fruits Festival, but tasting the first fruits of the harvest is only one of many rituals. The whole event takes about one month and involves many rituals and traditions.
The following is the list of Incwala Day in Eswatini from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Incwala Day | Dec 28, 2022 | Wednesday |
| Incwala Day | Dec 28, 2023 | Thursday |
| Incwala Day | Dec 28, 2024 | Saturday |
| Incwala Day | Dec 28, 2025 | Sunday |
| Incwala Day | Dec 28, 2026 | Monday |
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