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🇸🇴 holidays in Ethiopia

Plan your 2026 trip from
— see which holidays align with the best conditions in Ethiopia.
E-visa required
Best Match
May 2026

Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Labour Day — Small Rains in Ethiopia. Weather: 3/5. Crowds: low. Prices: low.

Month-by-Month: Somalia Holidays × Ethiopia Conditions

January

5/5
🇸🇴 Your holidays:New Year's Day4 days off
Dry Season10–25°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

March

4/5
🇸🇴 Your holidays:End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)3 days off
Dry Season12–28°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

May

3/5
🇸🇴 Your holidays:Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Labour Day8 days off
Small Rains12–25°Clow crowdslow prices

June

2/5
🇸🇴 Your holidays:Day of Ashura, Independence of British Somaliland4 days off
Big Rains10–22°Clow crowdslow prices

July

1/5
🇸🇴 Your holidays:Independence Day5 days off
Big Rains10–20°Clow crowdslow prices

August

1/5
🇸🇴 Your holidays:Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)4 days off
Big Rains10–20°Clow crowdslow prices

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I visit Ethiopia from Somalia?
May is the best match — you have Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Labour Day off, and Ethiopia has low crowds with 3/5 weather.
Which Somalia holidays fall during Ethiopia's best season?
New Year's Day, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) align with good weather in Ethiopia.
Is Ethiopia crowded during Somalia holidays?
Most Somalia holiday periods see low-to-medium crowds in Ethiopia.
Do I need a visa to visit Ethiopia from Somalia?
Somalia passport holders need an e-visa to enter Ethiopia. Apply online before your trip.