Ethiopia Public Holidays 2026

January

Ethiopian Christmas Day

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.

Public Holiday

Tue19

Epiphany / Timkat

Epiphany / Timkat is a public holiday in Ethiopia

Public Holiday

March

Tue2

Adwa Victory Day

Adwa Victory Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia

Public Holiday

Wed10

Eid al-Fitr

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.

Public Holiday

April

Fri30

Ethiopian Good Friday

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.

Public Holiday

May

Fri1

International Labor Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday

Sun2

Fasika

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.

Public Holiday

Tue5

Patriots' Day

Patriots' Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia

Public Holiday

Wed27

Eid al-Adha

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.

Public Holiday

Fri28