Meskel
FestivalMajor
መስቀል
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Details
- Country
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