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Holidays in Ethiopia

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Ethiopia observes 13 public holidays each year. The most recent holiday in Ethiopia is Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) (Public Holiday), observed in 2 months on 04 September 2025.

Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
NameDate
Christmas Day
Public Holiday
06 Jan 2025
6 months ago
Epiphany
Public Holiday
19 Jan 2025
6 months ago
First day of Ramadan
Public Holiday
01 Mar 2025
4 months ago
Victory at Adwa Day
Public Holiday
02 Mar 2025
4 months ago
Day of Lament
Public Holiday
28 Mar 2025
3 months ago
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Public Holiday
30 Mar 2025
3 months ago
Public Holiday
18 Apr 2025
3 months ago
Easter Sunday
Public Holiday
20 Apr 2025
3 months ago
Derg Downfall Day
Public Holiday
28 May 2025
a month ago
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Public Holiday
06 Jun 2025
a month ago
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
Public Holiday
04 Sep 2025
in 2 months
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
11 Sep 2025
in 2 months
Finding of the True Cross
Public Holiday
27 Sep 2025
in 3 months