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🇪🇹Ethiopia
Sep 27
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Massive bonfire ceremony (Demera) in Meskel Square, Addis Ababa. Commemorates…
Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) 2026
September 27, 2026🇪🇹 EthiopiaPublic Holiday
About Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Massive bonfire ceremony (Demera) in Meskel Square, Addis Ababa. Commemorates Empress Helena's discovery of the True Cross.
Key Details
Date
September 27, 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Business Impact
High
Country
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) 2026?
- Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) 2026 is September 27, 2026 in Ethiopia.
- Is Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) a public holiday in Ethiopia?
- Yes, Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) is an official public holiday in Ethiopia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) 2026?
- Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from September 27, 2026.