Public holidays in Ethiopia
Public holiday dates are listed below.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | Epiphany |
| Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | First day of Ramadan |
| Monday, March 2, 2026 | Victory at Adwa Day |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Day of Lament |
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Easter Sunday |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Derg Downfall Day |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| Friday, September 11, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Finding of the True Cross |
About this calendar
This calendar includes public holidays and substitute days for Ethiopia from 2026 through 2031. Regional and employer closures can differ. Islamic dates and future government-announced workday swaps can change after local announcements.