National Holidays in Ethiopia (2026) 🇪🇹

Q: When is the next public holiday in Ethiopia?

The next public holiday in Ethiopia is Christmas Day on Thursday, January 7, 2027 — in 96 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2026?

Ethiopia has 13 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Ethiopia?

The most recent public holiday in Ethiopia was Finding of True Cross on Sunday, September 27, 2026 — 6 days ago.

Q: How does Ethiopia's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Ethiopia has 13 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Kenya: 11 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2027?

Ethiopia will have 13 public holidays in 2027.

Ethiopia observes 13 public holidays this year, with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Christmas Day. The most recent was Finding of True Cross.

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This year, Ethiopia observes 13 public holidays, with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 7 Jan. The most recently passed holiday was Finding of True Cross. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Ethiopia.

2026 National Holidays in Ethiopia

Date		Holiday Name
7 Jan	Wednesday	Christmas Day
19 Jan	Monday	Epiphany
2 Mar	Monday	Adwa Victory Day
20 Mar	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
10 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
12 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
1 May	Friday	International Workers' Day
5 May	Tuesday	Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day
27 May	Wednesday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
28 May	Thursday	Downfall of the Dergue Regime Day
25 Aug	Tuesday	Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
11 Sep	Friday	Ethiopian New Year
27 Sep	Sunday	Finding of True Cross