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Holidays & Observances in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is the oldest independent country in Africa. Ethiopia is made up of many different ethnic groups speaking several different languages. Orthodox Christianity and Islam are both very common religions, often mixed with some indigenous traditions. Despite the mix of different traditions, religion is a very important part of the Ethiopian culture and religious holidays are by far the most important. Ethiopia follows the Julian calendar, so holidays are celebrated on different dates than they would be in countries following the standard Gregorian calendar.

 

Country Observances

Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Good Friday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
Orthodox Good Friday Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Orthodox
Orthodox Holy Saturday Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Orthodox
Orthodox Easter Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Orthodox
Orthodox Easter Monday Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Orthodox
New Years Eve Popular
New Year's Day Popular
Orthodox Christmas Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Orthodox
Ramadan Begins Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
International Women's Day Popular
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim