Public HolidayHighest Significance
Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)
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रविवार, 27 सितंबर 2026
Details
- Country
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- High Impact
- Impact Description
- All offices and businesses closed; massive bonfire ceremonies in Addis Ababa's Meskel Square and across the country; UNESCO-listed event draws international tourists; roads closed for ceremonies
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 2 months before
Notes
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Massive bonfire ceremony (Demera) in Meskel Square, Addis Ababa. Commemorates Empress Helena's discovery of the True Cross.