Ethiopia has a total of 16 holidays in 2027. 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
Ethiopian Christmas Day
Thursday, January 7, 2027 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
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 Epiphany / Timkat is a public holiday in Ethiopia
Adwa Victory Day
Tuesday, March 2, 2027 Adwa Victory Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia
Eid al-Fitr
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 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
Saturday, March 20, 2027 March Equinox in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
Ethiopian Good Friday
Friday, April 30, 2027 Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
International Labor Day
Saturday, May 1, 2027 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Fasika
Sunday, May 2, 2027 Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Patriots' Day
Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Patriots' Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia
Eid al-Adha
Monday, May 17, 2027 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.
Derg Downfall Day
Friday, May 28, 2027 Derg Downfall Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia
June Solstice
Monday, June 21, 2027 June Solstice in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
The Prophet's Birthday
Sunday, August 15, 2027 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox
Thursday, September 23, 2027 September Equinox in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
Meskel
Tuesday, September 28, 2027 Meskel is a public holiday in Ethiopia
December Solstice
Wednesday, December 22, 2027 December Solstice in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
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