Finding of True Cross in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Finding of True Cross in Ethiopia
Finding of the True Cross (Meskel) in September is one of Ethiopia's most colorful festivals; a large bonfire (demera) is lit in Addis Ababa's Meskel Square, with thousands attending in traditional white garments.
About Finding of True Cross
Ethiopian and Eritrean religious holiday (Meskel) on September 27 commemorating the finding of the True Cross by Queen Helena in 326 AD, celebrated with bonfires, processions, and church services.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sept. 27 | Friday |
| 2025 | Sept. 27 | Saturday |
| 2026 | Sept. 27 | Sunday |
| 2027 | Sept. 28 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | Sept. 27 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | Sept. 27 | Thursday |
| 2030 | Sept. 27 | Friday |