Ethiopia Public Holidays 2026

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Ethiopia for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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                        About Public Holidays in Ethiopia

                        Public holidays in Ethiopia are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

                        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

                        Working Days and Business Closures

                        On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

                        Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

                        All Public Holidays in Ethiopia 2026

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 6, 2026Tuesdayልደተ-ለእግዚእነ/ ገናPublic Holiday
                        January 19, 2026Mondayብርሐነ ጥምቀትPublic Holiday
                        February 18, 2026WednesdayረመዳንPublic Holiday
                        March 2, 2026Mondayየዓድዋ ድል በዓልPublic Holiday
                        March 20, 2026Fridayዒድ አል ፈጥርPublic Holiday
                        March 28, 2026Saturdayየቀይ ሽብር መታሰቢያ ቀንPublic Holiday
                        April 10, 2026FridayስቅለትPublic Holiday
                        April 12, 2026SundayፋሲካPublic Holiday
                        May 27, 2026Wednesdayዒድ አል አድሐPublic Holiday
                        May 28, 2026Thursdayደርግ የወደቀበት ቀንPublic Holiday
                        August 25, 2026TuesdayመውሊድPublic Holiday
                        September 11, 2026FridayእንቁጣጣሽPublic Holiday
                        September 27, 2026Sundayብርሐነ-መስቀልPublic Holiday
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                        All Public Holidays in Ethiopia 2027

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 6, 2027Wednesdayልደተ-ለእግዚእነ/ ገናPublic Holiday
                        January 19, 2027Tuesdayብርሐነ ጥምቀትPublic Holiday
                        February 8, 2027MondayረመዳንPublic Holiday
                        March 2, 2027Tuesdayየዓድዋ ድል በዓልPublic Holiday
                        March 9, 2027Tuesdayዒድ አል ፈጥርPublic Holiday
                        March 28, 2027Sundayየቀይ ሽብር መታሰቢያ ቀንPublic Holiday
                        April 30, 2027FridayስቅለትPublic Holiday
                        May 2, 2027SundayፋሲካPublic Holiday
                        May 16, 2027Sundayዒድ አል አድሐPublic Holiday
                        May 28, 2027Fridayደርግ የወደቀበት ቀንPublic Holiday
                        August 14, 2027SaturdayመውሊድPublic Holiday
                        September 11, 2027SaturdayእንቁጣጣሽPublic Holiday
                        September 27, 2027Mondayብርሐነ-መስቀልPublic Holiday

                        Frequently Asked Questions

                        How many public holidays are there in Ethiopia?

                        The number of public holidays in Ethiopia can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

                        Do businesses close on public holidays in Ethiopia?

                        Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

                        Are public holidays the same every year?

                        Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

                        How can I take fewer PTO days but get more time off in Ethiopia?

                        Use the "Best Time to Take PTO / Vacation" section on this page. It automatically finds the public holidays in Ethiopia that fall closest to a weekend and tells you exactly how many PTO or vacation days to book to turn them into the longest possible consecutive break.

                        What is the "Smart Time Off" feature?

                        Smart Time Off highlights the single best upcoming opportunity to bridge a public holiday in Ethiopia with a weekend using the fewest PTO or vacation days, so you can plan ahead for the biggest break with the least time taken off work.

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