Ethiopia Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Ethiopia for the year 2026.
January
Wed 7
Ethiopian Christmas Day
Public holiday
Mon 19
Epiphany / Timkat
Public holiday
March
Mon 2
Adwa Victory Day
Public holiday
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
April
Fri 10
Ethiopian Good Friday
Public holiday
Sun 12
Fasika
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
International Labor Day
Public holiday
Tue 5
Patriots' Day
Public holiday
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Thu 28
Derg Downfall Day
Public holiday
August
Wed 26
The Prophet's Birthday (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
September
Sun 27
Meskel
Public holiday