Public holidays in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has 13 public holidays in 2026, listed below with the weekday each one falls on.
- 13 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 6 | Tuesday | Christmas Day | Public |
| January 19 | Monday | Epiphany | Public |
| February 18 | Wednesday | First day of Ramadan | Public |
| March 2 | Monday | Victory at Adwa Day | Public |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| March 28 | Saturday | Day of Lament | Public |
| April 10 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| May 28 | Thursday | Derg Downfall Day | Public |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| September 11 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| September 27 | Sunday | Finding of the True Cross | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2026?
- Ethiopia has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Ethiopia in 2026?
- The first is Christmas Day, on January 6, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Ethiopia fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 3 of them: Day of Lament, Easter Sunday, Finding of the True Cross.