Ethiopia 2028
Explore the full Ethiopia 2028 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: 2028-01-19 (Ethiopian Epiphany (Timket)); 2028-03-02 (Victory of Adwa Day); 2028-05-01 (International Labour Day).
International Labour Day (2028-05-01) falls on a Monday, creating a strong long-weekend window for travel and time off.
Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan Fri | Ethiopian Christmas (Gena) | Religious |
| 19 Jan Wed | Ethiopian Epiphany (Timket) | Public |
| 27 Feb Sun | Eid al-Fitr | Religious |
| 02 Mar Thu | Victory of Adwa Day | Public |
| 14 Apr Fri | Ethiopian Good Friday | Religious |
| 16 Apr Sun | Ethiopian Easter (Fasika) | Religious |
| 01 May Mon | International Labour Day | Public |
| 05 May Fri | Eid al-Adha | Religious |
| 05 May Fri | Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day | Public |
| 28 May Sun | Downfall of Derg Day | Public |
| 03 Aug Thu | Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) | Religious |
| 11 Sep Mon | Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) | Public |
| 27 Sep Wed | Finding of the True Cross (Meskel) | Public |
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