
Public HolidayHighest
Ethiopian Easter (Fasika)
ፋሲካ
Details
- Country
Ethiopia
- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- April 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 2 months before
Notes
Ethiopian Orthodox Easter following 55 days of strict fasting. Midnight church services followed by joyous feasting with injera and doro wat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ethiopian Easter (Fasika) a public holiday in Ethiopia?
- Yes, Ethiopian Easter (Fasika) is an official public holiday in Ethiopia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Ethiopian Easter (Fasika) 2026?
- Ethiopian Easter (Fasika) 2026 falls on April 19, 2026.
- What is Ethiopian Easter (Fasika) called locally in Ethiopia?
- Ethiopian Easter (Fasika) is locally known as "ፋሲካ" in Ethiopia.