Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa. With a rich and ancient history dating back millennia, Ethiopia boasts a unique blend of cultures, languages, and religions.
List of Public and National Holidays in Ethiopia 2025
- Ethiopian Christmas is on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
- Timket is on Sunday, January 19th, 2025.
- Adwa Victory Day is on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.
- Eid al-Fitr is on Sunday, March 31st, 2025.
- Siklet is on Friday, April 18th, 2025.
- Ethiopian Easter Sunday is on Sunday, April 20th, 2025.
- Labour Day is on Thursday, May 1st, 2025.
- Patriots’ Victory Day is on Monday, May 5th, 2025.
- Derg Downfall Day is on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025.
- Eid al-Adha is on Saturday, June 7th, 2025.
- Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday is on Friday, September 5th, 2025.
- Ethiopian New Year is on Thursday, September 11th, 2025.
- Meskel is on Saturday, September 27th, 2025.
List of Public and National Holidays in Ethiopia 2024
- Ethiopian Christmas: Sunday, 7 January 2024
- Timket: Friday, 19 January 2024
- Adwa Victory Day: Saturday, 2 March 2024
- Eid al-Fitr: Wednesday, 10 April 2024
- Labour Day: Wednesday, 1 May 2024
- Siklet: Friday, 3 May 2024
- Patriots’ Victory Day: Sunday, 5 May 2024
- Ethiopian Easter Sunday: Sunday, 5 May 2024
- Derg Downfall Day: Tuesday, 28 May 2024
- Eid al-Adha: Monday, 17 June 2024
- Ethiopian New Year: Wednesday, 11 September 2024
- Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday: Monday, 16 September 2024
- Meskel: Friday, 27 September 2024
Facts and Infos about Ethiopia
Key Facts:
- Capital: Addis Ababa
- Official Language: Amharic
- Population: Approximately 115 million (2020)
- Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
- Land Area: 1,104,300 square kilometers (426,400 sq mi)
Geography:
- Diverse topography: Mountains, plateaus, deserts, and lowlands.
- Home to the Great Rift Valley.
- Known for the Ethiopian Highlands.
Economy:
- Primarily agricultural, with coffee being a major export.
- Growing manufacturing and service sectors.
- Significant economic growth in recent years.
- Challenges: Poverty, food insecurity, and limited infrastructure.
Culture:
- Rich cultural heritage with diverse ethnic groups and languages.
- Known for its ancient rock-hewn churches, vibrant festivals, and unique coffee culture.
- Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is the dominant religion.
Tourism:
- Increasingly popular tourist destination.
- Attractions include historical sites like Lalibela, the Simien Mountains National Park, and the Omo Valley.
- Focus on cultural tourism and adventure travel.
