Ethiopia has a total of 15 holidays in 2059. 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
Tuesday, January 7, 2059 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
Sunday, January 19, 2059 Epiphany / Timkat is a public holiday in Ethiopia
Adwa Victory Day
Sunday, March 2, 2059 Adwa Victory Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia
Eid al-Fitr
Sunday, March 16, 2059 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
Thursday, March 20, 2059 March Equinox in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
International Labor Day
Thursday, May 1, 2059 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ethiopian Good Friday
Friday, May 2, 2059 Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Fasika
Sunday, May 4, 2059 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
Monday, May 5, 2059 Patriots' Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia
Eid al-Adha
Friday, May 23, 2059 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
Wednesday, May 28, 2059 Derg Downfall Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia
June Solstice
Saturday, June 21, 2059 June Solstice in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
The Prophet's Birthday
Thursday, August 21, 2059 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox
Tuesday, September 23, 2059 September Equinox in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
December Solstice
Sunday, December 21, 2059 December Solstice in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
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