| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-07 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-01-19 | Epiphany | National |
| 2027-03-02 | Adwa Victory Day | National |
| 2027-03-09 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2027-04-30 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-05-01 | International Workers' Day | National |
| 2027-05-02 | Easter Sunday | National |
| 2027-05-05 | Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2027-05-28 | Downfall of the Dergue Regime Day | National |
| 2027-08-14 | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 2027-09-12 | Ethiopian New Year | National |
| 2027-09-28 | Finding of True Cross | National |
How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2027?
Ethiopia has 13 public holidays in 2027: 13 national holidays. The dates run from 7 January 2027 to 28 September 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, June, July, October, November, December. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Ethiopia's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Ethiopia 2027
Ethiopia's public holidays create 2 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 30 April - Sun 2 May: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May).
- Fri 28 - Sun 30 May: Downfall of the Dergue Regime Day (3-day weekend, Friday 28 May to Sunday 30 May).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Ethiopia 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2027 no public holiday in Ethiopia is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Ethiopia: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Ethiopia in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 7 January 2027 is Christmas Day, a public holiday in Ethiopia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Ethiopia (2027)
Our Ethiopia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on 25 December is the Christian feast of the Nativity of Jesus and one of the most widely observed public holidays in the world. It is a legal holiday in most nations with Christian majorities or heritage, and a cultural holiday in many others. Customs include family gatherings, gift giving, special meals and decorated trees. Countries following the Julian or Oriental Orthodox calendars often celebrate on 7 January instead.
Epiphany
Epiphany on 6 January concludes the Twelve Days of Christmas and celebrates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the visit of the Magi. It is a public holiday in much of Europe and Latin America, where in Spanish speaking countries it is associated with the Three Kings and the giving of gifts to children. In churches following the Julian calendar the feast falls later in January.
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
International Workers' Day
International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, is observed on 1 May in most countries of the world. It originated in the campaign for an eight hour working day and commemorates the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886. It became an official holiday across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa during the twentieth century. Observances typically combine trade union marches and rallies with springtime festivities.