Ethiopia Public Holidays 2025
Ethiopia observes 13 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Jan 19 | Sunday | Epiphany | Public |
| Mar 1 | Saturday | First day of Ramadan | Public |
| Mar 2 | Sunday | Victory at Adwa Day | Public |
| Mar 28 | Friday | Day of Lament | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| May 28 | Wednesday | Derg Downfall Day | Public |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Sep 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Sep 11 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Sep 27 | Saturday | Finding of the True Cross | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Ethiopia
Public holidays in Ethiopia are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Ethiopia have in 2025?
- Ethiopia has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Ethiopia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Ethiopia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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