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2026 Ethiopia Holidays

See public holidays in Ethiopia for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

16

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

3 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

The Prophet's Birthday

56 days away

About Ethiopia holidays in 2026

In 2026, Ethiopia observes a variety of national holidays, blending religious observances with significant historical commemorations. The year begins with major Christian holidays, including Ethiopian Christmas Day and Epiphany (Timkat). March is marked by Adwa Victory Day and the observance of Eid al-Fitr. The Easter period, including Good Friday and Fasika, falls in April. May features International Labor Day and Patriots' Day, followed by Eid al-Adha in late May. The latter half of the year includes Ethiopian New Year and Meskel in September, with The Prophet's Birthday in August. The year concludes with the December solstice.

Holiday Distribution by Month

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

Planning around Ethiopia holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are tied to the lunar calendar and may shift annually.
  • The year includes both Christian and Islamic observances.
  • Note the concentration of holidays in March, May, and September.
  • Check specific dates for Islamic holidays as they can vary slightly.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Ethiopia's holiday calendar in 2026 shows distinct clusters, particularly in the first quarter with major Christian celebrations and in the spring with a mix of historical and religious observances. The middle of the year experiences a lull in public holidays, with activity picking up again in late August and September for Ethiopian New Year and Meskel.

The year features a blend of fixed-date national holidays, such as Adwa Victory Day and Patriots' Day, alongside observances that follow lunar or ecclesiastical calendars, like Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the Easter period. This mix contributes to a varied distribution throughout the year, with some months experiencing multiple holidays while others remain quiet.

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