Public HolidayHigh Significance
Ethiopian Good Friday
ስቅለት
الجمعة، ١٧ أبريل ٢٠٢٦
Details
- Country
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Medium Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices and banks closed; strict fasting day with no food until 3pm; solemn church services; restaurants may have limited menus
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
Ethiopian Orthodox Good Friday (Siklet). Follows the Julian calendar, often different from Western Easter. Strict fasting and solemn church services.