Ethiopian Holidays & Celebrations
Explore the traditional festivals and celebrations of the Ethiopian calendar
Upcoming Holidays
Siklet (Ethiopian Good Friday)
Meyazya 10 (April 18, 2025)
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus
Fasika (Ethiopian Easter)
Meyazya 12 (April 20, 2025)
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
Religious Holidays
Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)
Commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by Queen Helena
Hidar Tsion
Feast of St. Mary of Zion
Genna (Ethiopian Christmas)
Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of the birth of Jesus
Timket (Epiphany)
Celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River
Siklet (Ethiopian Good Friday)
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus
Fasika (Ethiopian Easter)
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
Buhe
Festival of the Transfiguration
National Holidays
Constitution Day
Commemorates the adoption of the Ethiopian Constitution in 1994
Adwa Victory Day
Commemorates Ethiopia's victory over Italian forces in 1896
Patriots' Victory Day
Commemorates the defeat of Italian forces in WW2 in 1941
Downfall of the Derg
Marks the end of the Derg regime in 1991
Cultural Holidays
Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)
Ethiopian New Year celebration marking the end of the rainy season
Irreechaa (Oromo Thanksgiving)
Oromo people's thanksgiving festival for the blessings of the past year
Fiche Chambalala
Sidama people's New Year festival celebrating the new harvest season
Shadey (Gurage New Year)
New Year celebration of the Gurage people
Ashenda
Girls' festival celebrated in Tigray and Amhara regions
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