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Holidays in Ethiopia - 2026

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, Ethiopia has 16 holidays in total, including 16 public holidays. The busiest month is March with 3 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 7, 2026WednesdayEthiopian Christmas Day
January 19, 2026MondayEpiphany / Timkat
March 2, 2026MondayAdwa Victory Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 10, 2026FridayEthiopian Good Friday
April 12, 2026SundayFasika
May 1, 2026FridayInternational Labor Day
May 5, 2026TuesdayPatriots' Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 11, 2026FridayEthiopian New Year
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
September 27, 2026SundayMeskel
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice