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Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)

FestivalMajor
Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) — Festival

እንቁጣጣሽ

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Details

Country
ET 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

Nearby holidays in Ethiopia

Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)Public HolidaySep 11Ethiopian New YearPublic HolidaySep 11Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Public HolidayAug 27Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)Public HolidaySep 27Finding of True CrossPublic HolidaySep 27

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