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Public holidays in Ethiopia in 2026
Ethiopia has 13 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. March has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Ethiopia
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 6 January 2026 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
| 19 January 2026 | Monday | Epiphany |
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | First day of Ramadan |
| 2 March 2026 | Monday | Victory at Adwa Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 28 March 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Day of Lament |
| 10 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 12 April 2026 | Sundayweekend | Easter Sunday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Derg Downfall Day |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 11 September 2026 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 27 September 2026 | Sundayweekend | Finding of the True Cross |
Long weekends in Ethiopia in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Epiphany: Mon 19 JanuaryVictory at Adwa Day: Mon 2 MarchEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr): Fri 20 MarchGood Friday: Fri 10 AprilNew Year's Day: Fri 11 September
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Day of Lament: Saturday 28 March 2026Easter Sunday: Sunday 12 April 2026Finding of the True Cross: Sunday 27 September 2026