Skip to main content

🇦🇪 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

New Year's Day, Laylat al-Mi'raj, New Year's Day — Dry Season in Ethiopia. Weather: 5/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.

Month-by-Month: United Arab Emirates Holidays × Ethiopia Conditions

January

5/5
🇦🇪 Your holidays:New Year's Day, Laylat al-Mi'raj, New Year's Day4 days off
Dry Season10–25°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

February

5/5
🇦🇪 Your holidays:First day of Ramadan4 days off
Dry Season10–27°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

March

4/5
🇦🇪 Your holidays:Eid al-Fitr, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)1 days off
Dry Season12–28°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

May

3/5
🇦🇪 Your holidays:Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Arafat Day (Day of Arafah), Eid al-Adha5 days off
Small Rains12–25°Clow crowdslow prices

June

2/5
🇦🇪 Your holidays:Islamic New Year5 days off
Big Rains10–22°Clow crowdslow prices

August

1/5
🇦🇪 Your holidays:Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid), Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)5 days off
Big Rains10–20°Clow crowdslow prices

November

5/5
🇦🇪 Your holidays:Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day)4 days off
Dry Season10–26°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

December

5/5
🇦🇪 Your holidays:National Day4 days off
Dry Season10–25°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I visit Ethiopia from United Arab Emirates?
January is the best match — you have New Year's Day, Laylat al-Mi'raj, New Year's Day off, and Ethiopia has medium crowds with 5/5 weather.
Which United Arab Emirates holidays fall during Ethiopia's best season?
New Year's Day, Laylat al-Mi'raj, New Year's Day, First day of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr align with good weather in Ethiopia.
Is Ethiopia crowded during United Arab Emirates holidays?
Most United Arab Emirates holiday periods see low-to-medium crowds in Ethiopia.
Do I need a visa to visit Ethiopia from United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.