Ethiopia Public Holidays
Public holidays are listed here.
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given below are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last up to several days, depending on the region.
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January
07
Ethiopian Christmas Day
Start date:
7 January 2026
January
20
Timkat (Epiphany)
Start date:
20 January 2026
March
02
Victory of Adowa
Start date:
2 March 2026
March
20
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
Start date:
20 March 2026
May
01
Labour Day
Start date:
1 May 2026
May
01
Ethiopian Good Friday
Start date:
1 May 2026
May
03
Ethiopian Easter Sunday
Start date:
3 May 2026
May
27
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Start date:
27 May 2026
May
28
Derg Downfall Day
Start date:
28 May 2026
August
26
Milad un Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad)
Start date:
26 August 2026
September
11
Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)
Start date:
11 September 2026
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