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🇲🇼 holidays in Ethiopia

Plan your 2026 trip from
— see which holidays align with the best conditions in Ethiopia.
Visa on arrival
Best Match
January 2026

John Chilembwe Day, New Year's Day — Dry Season in Ethiopia. Weather: 5/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.

Month-by-Month: Malawi Holidays × Ethiopia Conditions

January

5/5
🇲🇼 Your holidays:John Chilembwe Day, New Year's Day8 days off
Dry Season10–25°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

March

4/5
🇲🇼 Your holidays:Martyrs' Day, Eid al Fitri6 days off
Dry Season12–28°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

April

3/5
🇲🇼 Your holidays:Good Friday, Easter Monday4 days off
Small Rains12–27°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

May

3/5
🇲🇼 Your holidays:Labour Day, Kamuzu Day7 days off
Small Rains12–25°Clow crowdslow prices

July

1/5
🇲🇼 Your holidays:Independence Day3 days off
Big Rains10–20°Clow crowdslow prices

October

4/5
🇲🇼 Your holidays:Mother's Day4 days off
Post-Rains10–25°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

December

5/5
🇲🇼 Your holidays:Christmas Day3 days off
Dry Season10–25°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I visit Ethiopia from Malawi?
January is the best match — you have John Chilembwe Day, New Year's Day off, and Ethiopia has medium crowds with 5/5 weather.
Which Malawi holidays fall during Ethiopia's best season?
John Chilembwe Day, New Year's Day, Martyrs' Day, Eid al Fitri, Mother's Day align with good weather in Ethiopia.
Is Ethiopia crowded during Malawi holidays?
Most Malawi holiday periods see low-to-medium crowds in Ethiopia.
Do I need a visa to visit Ethiopia from Malawi?
Malawi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.