Ethiopia 2026
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Public holiday Weekend
Public holidays in Ethiopia in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Epiphany |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | First day of Ramadan |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Victory at Adwa Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| Mar 28 | Saturday | Day of Lament |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| May 28 | Thursday | Derg Downfall Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| Sep 11 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| Sep 27 | Sunday | Finding of the True Cross |
In 2026, Ethiopia has 13 public holidays. 10 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with Christmas Day on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 and the last one is Finding of the True Cross on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2026?
- The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with Christmas Day on Jan 6.
How many long weekends are there in Ethiopia in 2026?
5, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 17 to Jan 19 (Epiphany). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.
Which 2026 holidays in Ethiopia fall on a weekend?
Day of Lament (Saturday, March 28, 2026), Easter Sunday (Sunday, April 12, 2026), Finding of the True Cross (Sunday, September 27, 2026). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.
More calendars
Other years for Ethiopia: 2027, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2026 calendar.
Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.