Public holidays in Ethiopia, 2027
13 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Ethiopia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Wednesday 6 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 January | Christmas Day | Wednesday |
| 19 January | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 8 February | First day of Ramadan | Monday |
| 2 March | Victory at Adwa Day | Tuesday |
| 9 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday |
| 28 March | Day of Lament | Sunday |
| 30 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 2 May | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 16 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Sunday |
| 28 May | Derg Downfall Day | Friday |
| 14 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Saturday |
| 11 September | New Year's Day | Saturday |
| 27 September | Finding of the True Cross | Monday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2027?
13 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Ethiopia?
Christmas Day, on Wednesday 6 January 2027.
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.