Ethiopia public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 5
- Long weekends
- 3
Ethiopia public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 7 | Sunday | Christmas Day |
| January 19 | Friday | Epiphany |
| March 2 | Saturday | Victory at Adwa Day |
| March 11 | Monday | First day of Ramadan |
| March 28 | Thursday | Day of Lament |
| April 10 | Wednesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| May 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 28 | Tuesday | Derg Downfall Day |
| June 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| September 12 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| September 15 | Sunday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| September 28 | Saturday | Finding of the True Cross |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- January 19 – January 213 days off
- March 9 – March 113 days off
- March 28 – March 314 days off · if you take Friday March 29 off
- May 3 – May 53 days off
- May 25 – May 284 days off · if you take Monday May 27 off
- September 12 – September 154 days off · if you take Friday September 13 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| May 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2024?
Ethiopia has 12 public holidays in 2024; 5 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Ethiopia has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.