Ethiopia public holidays 2026
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
Ethiopia public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 6 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
| January 19 | Monday | Epiphany |
| February 18 | Wednesday | First day of Ramadan |
| March 2 | Monday | Victory at Adwa Day |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| March 28 | Saturday | Day of Lament |
| April 10 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| May 28 | Thursday | Derg Downfall Day |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| September 11 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| September 27 | Sunday | Finding of the True Cross |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 3 – January 64 days off · if you take Monday January 5 off
- January 17 – January 193 days off
- February 28 – March 23 days off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 10 – April 123 days off
- May 27 – May 315 days off · if you take Friday May 29 off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
- September 11 – September 133 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 12 | 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 2026?
Ethiopia has 12 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Ethiopia has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.