Ethiopian holidays
The main holidays of the Ethiopian year, with their next dates and the greetings people send.
| Holiday | Next date | Ethiopian date |
|---|---|---|
| Enkutatash (እንቁጣጣሽ) | Sunday 12 September 2027 | መስከረም 1, 2020 |
| Meskel (መስቀል) | Tuesday 28 September 2027 | መስከረም 17, 2020 |
| Genna (ገና) | Thursday 7 January 2027 | ታኅሣሥ 29, 2019 |
| Timket (ጥምቀት) | Tuesday 19 January 2027 | ጥር 11, 2019 |
| Fasika (ፋሲካ) | Sunday 2 May 2027 | ሚያዝያ 24, 2019 |
National days fixed to the Gregorian calendar include Adwa Victory Day (2 March), Labour Day (1 May), Patriots’ Victory Day (5 May) and Derg Downfall Day (28 May). Muslim holidays follow the moon and are announced each year. The 2019 E.C. calendar marks the fixed ones.
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