Holidays in Ethiopia in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Ethiopia in 2026. 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 2026, Wednesday
National
Epiphany / Timkat Ethiopia
January 19 2026, Monday
National
Adwa Victory Day Ethiopia
March 2 2026, Monday
National
Eid ul Fitr Ethiopia
March 20 2026, Friday
National
March Equinox Ethiopia
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Ethiopian Good Friday Ethiopia
April 10 2026, Friday
National
Ethiopian Easter Sunday Ethiopia
April 12 2026, Sunday
National
International Labor Day Ethiopia
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Freedom Day Ethiopia
May 5 2026, Tuesday
National
Eid al-Adha Ethiopia
May 27 2026, Wednesday
National
Derg Downfall Day Ethiopia
May 28 2026, Thursday
National
June Solstice Ethiopia
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
The Prophet's Birthday Ethiopia
August 26 2026, Wednesday
National
September Equinox Ethiopia
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Meskel Ethiopia
September 27 2026, Sunday
National
December Solstice Ethiopia
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal