Epiphany in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Epiphany in Ethiopia
Ethiopia's Timkat (Epiphany) on January 19th is one of the most spectacular Orthodox Christian celebrations; priests carry tabots (replicas of the Ark of the Covenant) to water for a blessing ceremony, with vibrant processions.
About Epiphany
Christian feast on January 6 celebrating the manifestation of Jesus to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Three Wise Men), observed with church services, gift-giving in some cultures, and the Twelfth Night.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jan. 20 | Saturday |
| 2025 | Jan. 19 | Sunday |
| 2026 | Jan. 19 | Monday |
| 2027 | Jan. 19 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | Jan. 20 | Thursday |
| 2029 | Jan. 19 | Friday |
| 2030 | Jan. 19 | Saturday |