🇪🇷 holidays in Ethiopia
Plan your 2026 trip from— see which holidays align with the best conditions in Ethiopia.
E-visa required
Best Match
January 2026
New Year's Day, New Year's Day, Orthodox Christmas, Epiphany — Dry Season in Ethiopia. Weather: 5/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.
Month-by-Month: Eritrea Holidays × Ethiopia Conditions
January
5/5
🇪🇷 Your holidays:New Year's Day, New Year's Day, Orthodox Christmas, Epiphany12 days off
Dry Season10–25°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
February
5/5
🇪🇷 Your holidays:Fenkil Day4 days off
Dry Season10–27°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
March
4/5
🇪🇷 Your holidays:Women's Day, Eid al-Fitr, International Women's Day, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)4 days off
Dry Season12–28°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
April
3/5
🇪🇷 Your holidays:Orthodox Easter, Orthodox Good Friday3 days off
Small Rains12–27°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
May
3/5
🇪🇷 Your holidays:Independence Day, Eid al-Adha, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Labour Day, Independence Day9 days off
Small Rains12–25°Clow crowdslow prices
June
2/5
🇪🇷 Your holidays:Martyrs' Day, Martyrs' Day1 days off
Big Rains10–22°Clow crowdslow prices
August
1/5
🇪🇷 Your holidays:Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)7 days off
Big Rains10–20°Clow crowdslow prices
September
3/5
🇪🇷 Your holidays:Meskel, Geez New Year, Armed Struggle Day, Revolution Day5 days off
Transition10–24°Clow crowdslow prices
December
5/5
🇪🇷 Your holidays:Christmas Day, Christmas Day3 days off
Dry Season10–25°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I visit Ethiopia from Eritrea?
- January is the best match — you have New Year's Day, New Year's Day, Orthodox Christmas, Epiphany off, and Ethiopia has medium crowds with 5/5 weather.
- Which Eritrea holidays fall during Ethiopia's best season?
- New Year's Day, New Year's Day, Orthodox Christmas, Epiphany, Fenkil Day align with good weather in Ethiopia.
- Is Ethiopia crowded during Eritrea holidays?
- Most Eritrea holiday periods see low-to-medium crowds in Ethiopia.
- Do I need a visa to visit Ethiopia from Eritrea?
- Eritrea passport holders need an e-visa to enter Ethiopia. Apply online before your trip.