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Ethiopia Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays, festivals, and observances in Ethiopia — with dates you can plan travel, work, and events around.

Looking up Ethiopia public holidays 2026? This page lists 11 dated entries across the year (public, festival, religious, and observance). Use the month cards below for a quick scan, or open the interactive calendar for Google Calendar–style day markers. TimeVent also links related worldwide events and live clocks for cities in Ethiopia.

11Dates listed
3Public holidays
4Festivals / religious
2026Calendar year
Public Festival Religious Observance

January holidays in Ethiopia

  • New Year's Day public

March holidays in Ethiopia

  • International Women's Day observance

May holidays in Ethiopia

  • Labour Day / May Day public
  • Downfall of the Derg Day public

October holidays in Ethiopia

  • United Nations Day observance
  • Halloween festival

November holidays in Ethiopia

  • All Saints' Day religious
  • Veterans / Remembrance Day observance
  • Thanksgiving (US — 4th Thu approx 2026) festival

December holidays in Ethiopia

  • Christmas Day religious
  • New Year's Eve observance

About Ethiopia holidays

How many public holidays are there in Ethiopia in 2026?

TimeVent lists 11 holiday and observance dates for Ethiopia in 2026, including about 3 public / national holidays and 4 festival or religious dates. Lunar dates may be approximate — always confirm with local authorities for banking or travel.

Where can I see Ethiopia holidays on a calendar?

Open the Ethiopia 2026 calendar for month grids with colour-coded markers, or stay on this page for a month-by-month list.

Does this include religious and festival dates?

Yes. Entries are tagged as public, festival, religious, or observance so you can scan what matters for travel, schools, and business planning.

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