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🇪🇹Ethiopia
Jan 7
Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas on 7 January (29 Tahsas in Ethiopian calendar). All-night church services, traditional…
Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) 2026
January 7, 2026🇪🇹 EthiopiaPublic Holiday
About Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)
Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas on 7 January (29 Tahsas in Ethiopian calendar). All-night church services, traditional Genna sport, and family feasting.
Key Details
Date
January 7, 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Business Impact
Medium
Country
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Related Events in Ethiopia
Jan 7
Genna (Traditional Hockey)(Festival)
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Christmas Day(Public Holiday)
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Timkat (Epiphany)(Public Holiday)
Jan 19
Epiphany(Public Holiday)
Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
የገና ወይም የልደት በዓል
7–11 January 2026
5 days off2 leave day(s)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) 2026?
- Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) 2026 is January 7, 2026 in Ethiopia.
- Is Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) a public holiday in Ethiopia?
- Yes, Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) is an official public holiday in Ethiopia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) 2026?
- Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from January 7, 2026.