Holidays in Ethiopia in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Ethiopia in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Ethiopia.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
Ethiopian Christmas Day Ethiopia
January 7 2025, Tuesday
National
Epiphany / Timkat Ethiopia
January 19 2025, Sunday
National
Adwa Victory Day Ethiopia
March 2 2025, Sunday
National
March Equinox Ethiopia
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Eid ul Fitr Ethiopia
March 31 2025, Monday
National
Ethiopian Good Friday Ethiopia
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Ethiopian Easter Sunday Ethiopia
April 20 2025, Sunday
National
International Labor Day Ethiopia
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Freedom Day Ethiopia
May 5 2025, Monday
National
Derg Downfall Day Ethiopia
May 28 2025, Wednesday
National
Eid al-Adha Ethiopia
June 7 2025, Saturday
National
June Solstice Ethiopia
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
The Prophet's Birthday Ethiopia
September 5 2025, Friday
National
September Equinox Ethiopia
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
Meskel Ethiopia
September 27 2025, Saturday
National
December Solstice Ethiopia
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal