Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Ethiopia in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | Tuesday | Ethiopian Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Jan 20 | Monday | Epiphany / Timkat | Public Holiday |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Adwa Victory Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 17 | Friday | Ethiopian Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 19 | Sunday | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | International Labor Day | Public Holiday |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Patriots' Day | Public Holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Derg Downfall Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| Sep 11 | Friday | Ethiopian New Year | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Sep 27 | Sunday | Meskel | Public Holiday |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
