🇪🇹 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, Patriots' Victory Day, Eid al-Adha (Arefa) — Late Spring in Japan. Weather: 4/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.
Month-by-Month: Ethiopia Holidays × Japan Conditions
January
3/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:Timkat (Epiphany), Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)8 days off
Winter0–10°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
March
4/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:Eid al-Fitr, Adwa Victory Day5 days off
Spring5–15°Chigh crowdshigh prices
April
5/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:Ethiopian Easter (Fasika), Ethiopian Good Friday3 days off
Spring10–20°Chigh crowdshigh prices
May
4/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:International Labour Day, Downfall of the Derg, Patriots' Victory Day, Eid al-Adha (Arefa)10 days off
Late Spring15–24°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
August
3/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)4 days off
Summer25–33°Chigh crowdshigh prices
September
3/5
🇪🇹 Your holidays:Meskel (Finding of the True Cross), Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)4 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, Patriots' Victory Day, Eid al-Adha (Arefa) off, and Japan has medium crowds with 4/5 weather.
- Which Ethiopia holidays fall during Japan's best season?
- Eid al-Fitr, Adwa Victory Day, Ethiopian Easter (Fasika), Ethiopian Good Friday, International Labour Day 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.