🇪🇹 holidays in Japan
Plan your 2026 trip from— see which holidays align with the best conditions in Japan.
Visa required
Best Match
May 2026
International Labour Day, Downfall of the Derg, Eid al-Adha (Arefa), Patriots' Victory Day, International Workers' Day, Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day, Downfall of the Dergue Regime Day, Derg Downfall Day — Late Spring in Japan. Weather: 4/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.
Month-by-Month: Ethiopia Holidays × Japan Conditions
January
3/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:Christmas Day, Timkat (Epiphany), Epiphany, Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)8 days off
Winter0–10°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
February
3/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:First day of Ramadan6 days off
Winter1–11°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
March
4/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:Victory at Adwa Day, Adwa Victory Day, Day of Lament, Eid al-Fitr6 days off
Spring5–15°Chigh crowdshigh prices
April
5/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Ethiopian Easter (Fasika)4 days off
Spring10–20°Chigh crowdshigh prices
May
4/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:International Labour Day, Downfall of the Derg, Eid al-Adha (Arefa), Patriots' Victory Day, International Workers' Day, Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day, Downfall of the Dergue Regime Day, Derg Downfall Day10 days off
Late Spring15–24°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
August
3/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid), Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)8 days off
Summer25–33°Chigh crowdshigh prices
September
3/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:Meskel (Finding of the True Cross), Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash), Ethiopian New Year, Finding of True Cross4 days off
Early Autumn20–28°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I visit Japan from Ethiopia?
- May is the best match — you have International Labour Day, Downfall of the Derg, Eid al-Adha (Arefa), Patriots' Victory Day, International Workers' Day, Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day, Downfall of the Dergue Regime Day, Derg Downfall Day off, and Japan has medium crowds with 4/5 weather.
- Which Ethiopia holidays fall during Japan's best season?
- Victory at Adwa Day, Adwa Victory Day, Day of Lament, Eid al-Fitr, Good Friday align with good weather in Japan.
- Is Japan crowded during Ethiopia holidays?
- March, April, August tend to be busy. Book accommodation early for these months.
- Do I need a visa to visit Japan from Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia passport holders need a visa (visa required) to enter Japan. Apply at the nearest embassy or consulate before your trip.
