World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Ethiopia, 2026
Holiday dates12vs 2025: +0
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank161 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Wed | Christmas Day |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Mon | Epiphany |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mon | Adwa Victory Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | International Workers' Day |
| May 5, 2026 | Tue | Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tue | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Fri | Ethiopian New Year |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Finding of True Cross |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 – Jan 19, 2026 | 3 days | Epiphany |
| Feb 28, 2026 – Mar 2, 2026 | 3 days | Adwa Victory Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 10, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026 | 3 days | Good Friday・Easter Sunday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | International Workers' Day |
| Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026 | 3 days | Ethiopian New Year |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Eid al-Adha (estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
- + Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
- − Eid al-Adha
- − Eid al-Fitr
- − Prophet's Birthday
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.