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🇪🇹Ethiopia
May 5
Commemorates the liberation of Addis Ababa from Italian occupation in 1941. Honors Ethiopian patriots who resisted the…
Patriots' Victory Day 2026
May 5, 2026🇪🇹 EthiopiaPublic Holiday
About Patriots' Victory Day
Commemorates the liberation of Addis Ababa from Italian occupation in 1941. Honors Ethiopian patriots who resisted the five-year Italian occupation.
Key Details
Date
May 5, 2026
Type
National Day
Gazetted
Yes
Business Impact
Medium
Country
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
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Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
ዓለም አቀፍ የሰራተኞች ቀን
1–3 May 2026
3 days off
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2–5 May 2026
4 days off1 leave day(s)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Patriots' Victory Day 2026?
- Patriots' Victory Day 2026 is May 5, 2026 in Ethiopia.
- Is Patriots' Victory Day a public holiday in Ethiopia?
- Yes, Patriots' Victory Day is an official public holiday in Ethiopia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Patriots' Victory Day 2026?
- Patriots' Victory Day 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from May 5, 2026.