World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Ethiopia, 2028
Holiday dates11vs 2027: -1
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays9not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank183 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2028 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Jan 20, 2028 | Thu | Epiphany |
| Feb 26, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 2, 2028 | Thu | Adwa Victory Day |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 16, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| May 1, 2028 | Mon | International Workers' Day |
| May 5, 2028 | Fri | Eid al-Adha (estimated); Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day |
| Aug 3, 2028 | Thu | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Sep 11, 2028 | Mon | Ethiopian New Year |
| Sep 27, 2028 | Wed | Finding of True Cross |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2028 – Jan 9, 2028 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
| Apr 14, 2028 – Apr 16, 2028 | 3 days | Good Friday・Easter Sunday |
| Apr 29, 2028 – May 1, 2028 | 3 days | International Workers' Day |
| May 5, 2028 – May 7, 2028 | 3 days | Eid al-Adha (estimated); Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day |
| Sep 9, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028 | 3 days | Ethiopian New Year |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + Eid al-Adha (estimated); Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day
- − Eid al-Adha (estimated)
- − Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
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.