National holidays of Ethiopia in 2026
This page contains a calendar of all 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Jan. 7, 2026 | Ethiopian Christmas Day | |
| Monday | Jan. 19, 2026 | Epiphany / Timkat | |
| Monday | March 2, 2026 | Adwa Victory Day | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | Eid ul Fitr | |
| Friday | April 10, 2026 | Ethiopian Good Friday | |
| Sunday | April 12, 2026 | Ethiopian Easter Sunday | |
| Friday | May 1, 2026 | International Labor Day | |
| Tuesday | May 5, 2026 | Freedom Day | |
| Wednesday | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha | |
| Thursday | May 28, 2026 | Derg Downfall Day | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 26, 2026 | The Prophet's Birthday | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Sunday | Sept. 27, 2026 | Meskel | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice |
Public Holidays
- Ethiopia public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries