Ethiopia public holidays 2025
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 5
- Long weekends
- 4
Ethiopia public holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 6 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| January 19 | Sunday | Epiphany |
| March 1 | Saturday | First day of Ramadan |
| March 2 | Sunday | Victory at Adwa Day |
| March 28 | Friday | Day of Lament |
| March 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 28 | Wednesday | Derg Downfall Day |
| June 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| September 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| September 11 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| September 27 | Saturday | Finding of the True Cross |
Long weekends and bridge days 2025
- January 4 – January 63 days off
- March 28 – March 303 days off
- April 18 – April 203 days off
- June 6 – June 83 days off
- September 4 – September 74 days off · if you take Friday September 5 off
- September 11 – September 144 days off · if you take Friday September 12 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 20 | 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 2025?
Ethiopia has 12 public holidays in 2025; 5 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2025?
In 2025, Ethiopia has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.