Calendars
Public holidays in Ethiopia 2026
12 public holidays; 10 fall on a working day. The weekend in Ethiopia is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| Monday | Epiphany |
| Monday | Adwa Victory Day |
| Friday | Eid al-Fitrestimated |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Sunday | Easter Sundayweekend |
| Friday | International Workers' Day |
| Tuesday | Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Adhaestimated |
| Tuesday | Prophet's Birthdayestimated |
| Friday | Ethiopian New Year |
| Sunday | Finding of True Crossweekend |
Notes
Estimated dates follow the moon or are announced each year, so they can move by a day or two.
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Ethiopia. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.