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Meskel

FestivalMajor
Meskel — Festival

መስቀል

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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

A UNESCO-listed Ethiopian Orthodox festival celebrating the finding of the True Cross with a giant bonfire (Demera) in Meskel Square.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meskel a public holiday in Ethiopia?
Meskel is a Festival in Ethiopia, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
When is Meskel 2026?
Meskel 2026 falls on September 27, 2026.
What is Meskel called locally in Ethiopia?
Meskel is locally known as "መስቀል" in Ethiopia.

Source: Curated festivals (LLM)Manual

Nearby holidays in Ethiopia

Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)Public HolidaySep 27Finding of True CrossPublic HolidaySep 27Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)Public HolidaySep 11Ethiopian New YearPublic HolidaySep 11

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