Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)
እንቁጣጣሽ
Details
- Country
Ethiopia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- September 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
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 New Year on 1 Meskerem. Marks the end of the rainy season. Children sing door-to-door. Yellow Meskel daisies bloom everywhere. Year 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) a public holiday in Ethiopia?
- Yes, Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) is an official public holiday in Ethiopia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) 2026?
- Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) 2026 falls on September 11, 2026.
- What is Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) called locally in Ethiopia?
- Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) is locally known as "እንቁጣጣሽ" in Ethiopia.
