Public holidays in Ethiopia, 2028
13 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Ethiopia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 7 January.
2028 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 7 January | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 19 January | Epiphany | Wednesday |
| 28 January | First day of Ramadan | Friday |
| 26 February | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Saturday |
| 2 March | Victory at Adwa Day | Thursday |
| 28 March | Day of Lament | Tuesday |
| 14 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 16 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 5 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Friday |
| 28 May | Derg Downfall Day | Sunday |
| 3 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Thursday |
| 12 September | New Year's Day | Tuesday |
| 28 September | Finding of the True Cross | Thursday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2028?
13 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Ethiopia?
Christmas Day, on Friday 7 January 2028.
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.