Addis Ababa — 2026 Calendar
29 festivals & events
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- Sun, Sep 27Meskel
- Sun, Sep 27Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)
- Sun, Sep 27Finding of True Cross
January
- Timkat (Epiphany)Mon, Jan 19 – Tue, Jan 20
- Christmas DayWed, Jan 7
- Timkat (Epiphany)Mon, Jan 19 – Tue, Jan 20
- EpiphanyMon, Jan 19
- Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)Wed, Jan 7
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
- Good FridayFri, Apr 10
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 12
- Ethiopian Easter (Fasika)Sun, Apr 19
May
- International Labour DayFri, May 1
- Downfall of the DergThu, May 28
- Eid al-Adha (Arefa)Wed, May 27
- Patriots' Victory DayTue, May 5
- International Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Ethiopian Patriots' Victory DayTue, May 5
- Downfall of the Dergue Regime DayThu, May 28
- Derg Downfall DayThu, May 28
August
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Thu, Aug 27
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
September
- Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)Fri, Sep 11
- MeskelSun, Sep 27
- Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)Sun, Sep 27
- Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)Fri, Sep 11
- Ethiopian New YearFri, Sep 11
- Finding of True CrossSun, Sep 27
🏛️ Frequently Asked Questions — Addis Ababa Events 2026
- How many events does Addis Ababa have in 2026?
- Addis Ababa has 29 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 Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year), Timkat (Epiphany), Meskel, International Labour Day, Downfall of the Derg.
- When is the next event in Addis Ababa?
- The next upcoming event in Addis Ababa is Meskel on Sunday, September 27, 2026.