Addis Ababa — 2026 Calendar
23 festivals & events
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Upcoming Events
- Tue, Aug 25Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
- Thu, Aug 27Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
- Fri, Sep 11Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)
- Fri, Sep 11Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)
- Sun, Sep 27Meskel
- Sun, Sep 27Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)
January
- Timkat (Epiphany)Mon, Jan 19 – Tue, Jan 20
- Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)Wed, Jan 7
- Christmas DayTue, Jan 6
- Timkat (Epiphany)Mon, Jan 19 – Tue, Jan 20
February
- First day of RamadanWed, Feb 18
March
- Victory at Adwa DayMon, Mar 2
- Adwa Victory DayMon, Mar 2
- Day of LamentSat, Mar 28
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20
April
- Ethiopian Easter (Fasika)Sun, Apr 19
- Ethiopian Good FridayFri, Apr 17
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 12
May
- International Labour DayFri, May 1
- Downfall of the DergThu, May 28
- Eid al-Adha (Arefa)Wed, May 27
- Patriots' Victory DayTue, May 5
- Derg Downfall DayThu, May 28
August
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Thu, Aug 27
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
September
- MeskelSun, Sep 27
- Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)Fri, Sep 11
- Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)Sun, Sep 27
- Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)Fri, Sep 11
🏛️ Frequently Asked Questions — Addis Ababa Events 2026
- How many events does Addis Ababa have in 2026?
- Addis Ababa has 23 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in Ethiopia.
- What are the main events in Addis Ababa?
- The main events in Addis Ababa include Meskel, Timkat (Epiphany), Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year), International Labour Day, Downfall of the Derg.
- When is the next event in Addis Ababa?
- The next upcoming event in Addis Ababa is Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.