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Ethiopia public holidays 2027: 13 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2027, Ethiopia has 13 public holidays: 8 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. First day of Ramadan falls on February 8, 2027, and March is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 13Public holidays
  • 8On weekdays
  • 253Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • MarchBusiest month

Public holidays in 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 6, 2027WednesdayChristmas Day—
January 19, 2027TuesdayEpiphany—
February 8, 2027MondayFirst day of Ramadan—
March 2, 2027TuesdayVictory at Adwa Day—
March 9, 2027TuesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
March 28, 2027SundayDay of Lament—
April 30, 2027FridayGood Friday—
May 2, 2027SundayEaster Sunday—
May 16, 2027SundayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
May 28, 2027FridayDerg Downfall Day—
August 14, 2027SaturdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—
September 11, 2027SaturdayNew Year's Day—
September 27, 2027MondayFinding of the True Cross—

2027 calendar

  • Holiday
  • Weekend
January 2027
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February 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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July 2027
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August 2027
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September 2027
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October 2027
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November 2027
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December 2027
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Day of LamentMarch 28, 2027Sunday
Easter SundayMay 2, 2027Sunday
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16, 2027Sunday
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 14, 2027Saturday
New Year's DaySeptember 11, 2027Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 2, 2027 – January 6, 202752Christmas Day
January 16, 2027 – January 19, 202741Epiphany
February 6, 2027 – February 8, 20273No leave neededFirst day of Ramadan
February 6, 2027 – February 14, 202794First day of Ramadan
February 27, 2027 – March 2, 202741Victory at Adwa Day

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
First day of RamadanFebruary 8, 202710 earlier
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 9, 202711 earlier
Good FridayApril 30, 202720 later
Easter SundayMay 2, 202720 later
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16, 202711 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 14, 202711 earlier

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