Public holidays in Ethiopia, 2026
13 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Ethiopia drops from PING to MAYBE.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 January | Christmas Day | Tuesday |
| 19 January | Epiphany | Monday |
| 18 February | First day of Ramadan | Wednesday |
| 2 March | Victory at Adwa Day | Monday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 28 March | Day of Lament | Saturday |
| 10 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 12 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 28 May | Derg Downfall Day | Thursday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 11 September | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 27 September | Finding of the True Cross | Sunday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.