Public HolidayHighest Significance
Timkat (Epiphany)
แฅแแแต
Monday, January 19, 2026 โ Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Details
- Country
- ๐ช๐น Ethiopia
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- High Impact
- Impact Description
- All offices and businesses closed for 2 days; massive processions and crowds in Gondar and Addis Ababa; roads closed for ceremonies; peak tourism period; UNESCO-listed celebration
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 2 months before
Notes
Ethiopia's most colorful festival celebrating Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River. Two-day celebration with processions of Tabot (Ark replicas), holy water blessings, and mass gatherings.