Ethiopia 2024
Explore the full Ethiopia 2024 calendar with 7 official public holidays, lunar phases, and commemorative dates. Use this page to plan travel, time off, and important events across the year.
Key public holidays: 2024-01-19 (Ethiopian Epiphany (Timket)); 2024-03-02 (Victory of Adwa Day); 2024-05-01 (International Labour Day).
Ethiopian Epiphany (Timket) (2024-01-19) falls on a Friday, creating a strong long-weekend window for travel and time off.
Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan Sun | Ethiopian Christmas (Gena) | Religious |
| 19 Jan Fri | Ethiopian Epiphany (Timket) | Public |
| 02 Mar Sat | Victory of Adwa Day | Public |
| 29 Mar Fri | Ethiopian Good Friday | Religious |
| 31 Mar Sun | Ethiopian Easter (Fasika) | Religious |
| 10 Apr Wed | Eid al-Fitr | Religious |
| 01 May Wed | International Labour Day | Public |
| 05 May Sun | Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day | Public |
| 28 May Tue | Downfall of Derg Day | Public |
| 17 Jun Mon | Eid al-Adha | Religious |
| 11 Sep Wed | Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) | Public |
| 16 Sep Mon | Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) | Religious |
| 27 Sep Fri | Finding of the True Cross (Meskel) | Public |
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