National holidays of Ethiopia in 2023

This page contains a calendar of all 2023 public holidays for Ethiopia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Saturday Jan. 7, 2023 Ethiopian Christmas Day
Thursday Jan. 19, 2023 Epiphany / Timkat
Thursday March 2, 2023 Adwa Victory Day
Tuesday March 21, 2023 March Equinox
Friday April 14, 2023 Ethiopian Good Friday
Sunday April 16, 2023 Ethiopian Easter Sunday
Saturday April 22, 2023 Eid ul Fitr
Monday May 1, 2023 International Labor Day
Friday May 5, 2023 Freedom Day
Sunday May 28, 2023 Derg Downfall Day
Wednesday June 21, 2023 June Solstice
Thursday June 29, 2023 Eid al-Adha
Saturday Sept. 23, 2023 September Equinox
Wednesday Sept. 27, 2023 The Prophet's Birthday
Wednesday Sept. 27, 2023 Meskel
Friday Dec. 22, 2023 December Solstice