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Ethiopia
Ethiopia follows the Ethiopian calendar (13 months) and celebrates Enkutatash (New Year, September 11), Timkat (Epiphany), Meskel (Finding of the True Cross), and Islamic holidays alongside Orthodox Christian feasts.
Key Information
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Timezone
- Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Languages
- Amharic
- Public Holidays
- 13
- Currency
- ETB
- ISO Code
- ET
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 7 | Wednesday | 🎄 Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
| Jan. 19 | Monday | Epiphany | Public Holiday |
| March 2 | Monday | Adwa Victory Day | Public Holiday |
| March 20 | Friday | 🌙 Eid al-Fitr(عيد الفطر) | Religious Holiday |
| April 10 | Friday | ✝️ Good Friday | Religious Holiday |
| April 12 | Sunday | 🐰 Easter Sunday(Easter) | Religious Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | International Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day | Public Holiday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | 🕌 Eid al-Adha(عيد الأضحى) | Religious Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Downfall of the Dergue Regime Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug. 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Sept. 11 | Friday | Ethiopian New Year | Public Holiday |
| Sept. 27 | Sunday | Finding of True Cross | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
5:1
International Workers' Day
Take 1 → Get 5 days
#2
5:1
Eid al-Adha
Take 1 → Get 5 days
#3
4:1
Prophet's Birthday
Take 1 → Get 4 days
All Holidays (15)
Adwa Victory Day
Public Holiday
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Downfall of the Dergue Regime Day
Public Holiday
Public
Easter Sunday(Easter)
Religious Holiday
Public
Easter Sunday; Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha(عيد الأضحى)
Religious Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha (estimated); Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr(عيد الفطر)
Religious Holiday
Public
Epiphany
Public Holiday
Public
Ethiopian New Year
Public Holiday
Public
Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day
Public Holiday
Public
Finding of True Cross
Public Holiday
Public
Good Friday
Religious Holiday
Public
International Workers' Day
Public Holiday
Public
Prophet's Birthday
Public Holiday
Public