Upcoming Public Holidays
- Fri, Apr 17Ethiopian Good Friday
- Sun, Apr 19Ethiopian Easter (Fasika)
- Fri, May 1International Labour Day
- Tue, May 5Patriots' Victory Day
- Wed, May 27Eid al-Adha (Arefa)
- Thu, May 28Downfall of the Derg
🇪🇹 Ethiopia — 2026 Calendar
14 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- Timkat (Epiphany)Mon, Jan 19 – Tue, Jan 20
- Genna (Traditional Hockey)Wed, Jan 7
- Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)Wed, Jan 7
March
- Adwa Victory DayMon, Mar 2
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20
April
- Ethiopian Good FridayFri, Apr 17
- Ethiopian Easter (Fasika)Sun, Apr 19
May
- International Labour DayFri, May 1
- Downfall of the DergThu, May 28
- Patriots' Victory DayTue, May 5
- Eid al-Adha (Arefa)Wed, May 27
August
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Thu, Aug 27
September
- Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)Sun, Sep 27
- Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)Fri, Sep 11

Ethiopia has 14 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇪🇹 Frequently Asked Questions — Ethiopia Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2026?
- Ethiopia has 13 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 14 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Ethiopia?
- The main public holidays in Ethiopia include International Labour Day, Meskel (Finding of the True Cross), Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash), Adwa Victory Day, Timkat (Epiphany).
- When is the next holiday in Ethiopia?
- The next upcoming holiday in Ethiopia is Ethiopian Good Friday on Friday, April 17, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Ethiopia 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Ethiopia 2026 national calendar with 14 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Ethiopia for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Ethiopia for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Ethiopia is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.