🇿🇲 holidays in Ethiopia
Plan your 2026 trip from— see which holidays align with the best conditions in Ethiopia.
Visa on arrival
Best Match
March 2026
Women’s Day, Youth Day — Dry Season in Ethiopia. Weather: 4/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.
Month-by-Month: Zambia 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:Women’s Day, Youth Day7 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, African Freedom Day6 days off
Small Rains12–25°Clow crowdslow prices
July
1/5
🇿🇲 Your holidays:Heroes' Day, Unity Day4 days off
Big Rains10–20°Clow crowdslow prices
August
1/5
🇿🇲 Your holidays:Farmers' Day3 days off
Big Rains10–20°Clow crowdslow prices
October
4/5
🇿🇲 Your holidays:Independence Day1 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 Zambia?
- March is the best match — you have Women’s Day, Youth Day off, and Ethiopia has medium crowds with 4/5 weather.
- Which Zambia holidays fall during Ethiopia's best season?
- New Year's Day, Women’s Day, Youth Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day align with good weather in Ethiopia.
- Is Ethiopia crowded during Zambia holidays?
- Most Zambia holiday periods see low-to-medium crowds in Ethiopia.
- Do I need a visa to visit Ethiopia from Zambia?
- Zambia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.