Ethiopia public holidays 2027
In 2027, Ethiopia has 13 public holidays – 8 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Ethiopia 2027
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2027 | Wednesday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. |
| 01/19/2027 | Tuesday | EpiphanyFeast of the Three Kings, marking the end of the Christmas season. |
| 02/08/2027 | Monday | First day of Ramadan |
| 03/02/2027 | Tuesday | Victory at Adwa Day |
| 03/09/2027 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 03/28/2027 | Sunday | Day of Lament |
| 04/30/2027 | Friday | Good FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries. |
| 05/02/2027 | Sunday | Easter SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon. |
| 05/16/2027 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 05/28/2027 | Friday | Derg Downfall Day |
| 08/14/2027 | Saturday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 09/11/2027 | Saturday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 09/27/2027 | Monday | Finding of the True Cross |
Long weekends 2027: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Ethiopia in 2027 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02 – 01/06/2027 | Christmas Day | 2 | 5 |
| 01/16 – 01/19/2027 | Epiphany | 1 | 4 |
| 02/06 – 02/14/2027 | First day of Ramadan | 4 | 9 |
| 02/27 – 03/02/2027 | Victory at Adwa Day | 1 | 4 |
| 03/06 – 03/09/2027 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | 1 | 4 |
| 04/24 – 05/02/2027 | Good Friday | 4 | 9 |
| 05/22 – 05/30/2027 | Derg Downfall Day | 4 | 9 |
| 09/25 – 10/03/2027 | Finding of the True Cross | 4 | 9 |
Ethiopia 2027 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 13
- on weekdays
- 8
- on weekends
- 5
- Weekday holidays 2026
- 10
- Working days (Ethiopia)
- 253
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2027?
Ethiopia has 13 public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Ethiopia?
The first public holiday of 2027 in Ethiopia is Christmas Day on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
When are the best long weekends in Ethiopia in 2027?
We found 8 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 16, 2027 – January 19, 2027.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2027 than in 2026?
In 2027, 8 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 10 in 2026.
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