Public Holidays in Ethiopia, 2027
Ethiopia observes 10 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 3 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 10
- On a weekend
- 3
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2027
- 254
Nationwide
Ethiopia holiday calendar 2027
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Ethiopia. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 January 2027 | Thursday | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Nationwide |
| 19 January 2027 | Tuesday | Epiphany (Orthodox) | Nationwide |
| 2 March 2027 | Tuesday | Adwa Victory Day | Nationwide |
| 30 April 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday(weekend) | International Workers' Day | Nationwide |
| 2 May 2027 | Sunday(weekend) | Easter Sunday | Nationwide |
| 5 May 2027 | Wednesday | Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day | Nationwide |
| 28 May 2027 | Friday | Downfall of the Derg | Nationwide |
| 11 September 2027 | Saturday(weekend) | Enkutatash | Nationwide |
| 27 September 2027 | Monday | Meskel (Orthodox) | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2027?
7 of Ethiopia's 10 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2027, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 3 fall on Saturday and Sunday: International Workers' Day (1 May 2027), Easter Sunday (2 May 2027), Enkutatash (11 September 2027).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2027 leaves 254 business days in Ethiopia.
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