Ethiopian Easter Sunday in Ethiopia

Many Orthodox churches base their Easter date on the Julian calendar, which often differs from the Gregorian calendar that is used by many western countries. Therefore the Orthodox Easter period often occurs later than the Easter period that falls around the time of the March equinox.

Orthodox Easter Day — Roasted lamb is served on Easter Day.

About Ethiopian Easter Sunday

Read more about Ethiopian Easter Sunday.

Ethiopian Easter Sunday Observances

Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday Type
Sun	Apr 4	2010	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday
Sun	Apr 24	2011	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday
Sun	Apr 15	2012	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday
Sun	May 5	2013	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday
Sun	Apr 20	2014	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday
Sun	Apr 12	2015	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday
Sun	May 1	2016	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday
Sun	Apr 16	2017	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday
Sun	Apr 8	2018	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday
Sun	Apr 28	2019	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday
Sun	Apr 19	2020	Ethiopian Easter Sunday	Public Holiday

Quick Facts

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.

Ethiopian Easter Sunday 2018

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Ethiopian Easter Sunday 2019

Sunday, April 28, 2019

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List of dates for other years

Related holiday

Ethiopian Good Friday – Friday, April 6, 2018

Other holidays in April 2018 in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Good Friday – Friday, April 6, 2018

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