7Jan2027
Genna (Ethiopian Christmas)
📍 Lalibela
Pilgrims gather at the rock churches of Lalibela.
⚠️ Live travel alerts - Ethiopia
Festivals, sport, trade fairs and culture
aroundJan2027
Timkat (Ethiopian Epiphany)
📍 Gondar
Colourful processions; Gondar's bath of Fasilides is the highlight.
aroundSep2027
7Jan2028
Genna (Ethiopian Christmas)
📍 Lalibela
Pilgrims gather at the rock churches of Lalibela.
aroundJan2028
Timkat (Ethiopian Epiphany)
📍 Gondar
Colourful processions; Gondar's bath of Fasilides is the highlight.
Public holidays in Ethiopia (next 12 months)
Banks, offices and some shops close; domestic flights, trains and hotels are busier around these days.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2027 | Christmas Day |
| 19 Jan 2027 | Epiphany |
| 2 Mar 2027 | Adwa Victory Day |
| 9 Mar 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| 30 Apr 2027 | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2027 | International Workers' Day |
| 2 May 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| 5 May 2027 | Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day |
| 16 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| 14 Aug 2027 | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| 12 Sep 2027 | Ethiopian New Year |
| 28 Sep 2027 | Finding of True Cross |
Dates marked “around” change every year - always check the official site before you book. Live alerts come from GDACS (the UN/EU disaster alert system), Reuters headlines and the official holiday tables, and are checked automatically several times a day. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.