Ethiopia Public Holidays in 2026
Ethiopia has a total of 16 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| Ethiopian Christmas Day |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 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. |
| Epiphany / Timkat |
Monday, January 19, 2026 | Epiphany / Timkat is a public holiday in Ethiopia |
| Adwa Victory Day |
Monday, March 2, 2026 | Adwa Victory Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 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. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) |
| Ethiopian Good Friday |
Friday, April 10, 2026 | Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion. |
| Fasika |
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches. |
| International Labor Day |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Patriots' Day |
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Patriots' Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia |
| Eid al-Adha |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 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. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) |
| The Prophet's Birthday |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| Ethiopian New Year |
Friday, September 11, 2026 | Ethiopian New Year is a public holiday in Ethiopia |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) |
| Meskel |
Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Meskel is a public holiday in Ethiopia |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) |
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