National Holidays in Ethiopia (2027) 🇪🇹

Q: When is the next public holiday in Ethiopia?

The next public holiday in Ethiopia is Prophet's Birthday (estimated) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — in 52 days.

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

Ethiopia has 13 public holidays in 2027.

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

The most recent public holiday in Ethiopia was Downfall of the Dergue Regime Day on Thursday, May 28, 2026 — 37 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Ethiopia?

The next 5 public holidays in Ethiopia:Thursday, January 7, 2027: Christmas DayTuesday, January 19, 2027: EpiphanyTuesday, March 2, 2027: Adwa Victory DayTuesday, March 9, 2027: Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Friday, April 30, 2027: Good Friday

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 2028?

Ethiopia will have 13 public holidays in 2028.

Ethiopia observes 13 public holidays this year, with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Prophet's Birthday (estimated). The most recent was Downfall of the Dergue Regime Day.

2027 National Holidays in Ethiopia

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