Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)
FestivalMajor
እንቁጣጣሽ
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Details
- Country
Ethiopia- Scope
- Nationwide
- City
- addis-ababa
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- September 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
The Ethiopian New Year marked with singing, flower-giving, and family feasts at the end of the rainy season.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) a public holiday in Ethiopia?
- Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) is a Festival in Ethiopia, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) 2026?
- Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) 2026 falls on September 11, 2026.
- What is Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) called locally in Ethiopia?
- Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) is locally known as "እንቁጣጣሽ" in Ethiopia.
Source: Curated festivals (LLM)Manual