Christmas Day
የገና ወይም የልደት በዓል
Details
- Country
Ethiopia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- January 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with church services, family gatherings, feasting, and the exchange of gifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Christmas Day a public holiday in Ethiopia?
- Yes, Christmas Day is an official public holiday in Ethiopia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Christmas Day 2026?
- Christmas Day 2026 falls on January 7, 2026.
- What is Christmas Day called locally in Ethiopia?
- Christmas Day is locally known as "የገና ወይም የልደት በዓል" in Ethiopia.
Source: python-holidays (ET)Scraped