Number of days: 30
The Ethiopian calendar follows a unique 13-month system, with the new year starting in September.
It is widely used in Ethiopia for official and religious purposes.
In the calendar above, blue indicates dates in the Ethiopian calendar,
while grey shows the equivalent Gregorian date..
This interactive calendar lets you explore Ethiopian and Gregorian dates side by side,
along with national Ethiopian holidays. Easily navigate between months and years to stay informed and plan ahead.
This circular calendar widget is a unique timekeeping tool designed to present both the current year, month, and day in a circular format, along with a circular clock that incorporates Ethiopia's distinctive time-counting system. It offers an intuitive way to track time and dates, making it especially useful for those interested in or familiar with Ethiopiaโs unique calendar and time system.
Eid al-Adha (ዒድ አል አድሐ) is celebrated on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to ግንቦት 18, 2018 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Islamic holiday commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Note: Holidays marked with an asterisk (*) are subject to change. Please consult an official government source for confirmation.
Mawlid (መውሊድ) is celebrated on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to ነሐሴ 20, 2018 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Islamic holiday celebrating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Note: Holidays marked with an asterisk (*) are subject to change. Please consult an official government source for confirmation.
Ethiopian New Year (አዲስ ዓመት (እንቁጣጣሽ)) is celebrated on Friday, 11 September 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to መስከረም 1, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Marks the beginning of the Ethiopian calendar year.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Meskel (መስቀል) is celebrated on Sunday, 27 September 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to መስከረም 17, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Celebrates the finding of the True Cross.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Ethiopian National Unity Day (የብሔር ብሔረሰቦች ቀን) is celebrated on Sunday, 29 November 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to ኅዳር 20, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Celebrates the unity and diversity of Ethiopia's nations and nationalities.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions remain open.
Ethiopian Christmas (ገና) is celebrated on Thursday, 07 January 2027 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to ታኅሣሥ 29, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Ethiopian Epiphany (ጥምቀት) is celebrated on Tuesday, 19 January 2027 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to ጥር 11, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Ethiopian Martyrs’ Day (የሰማዕታት ቀን) is celebrated on Friday, 19 February 2027 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to የካቲት 12, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Remembers those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions remain open.
Adwa Victory Day (የአድዋ ድል በዓል) is celebrated on Tuesday, 02 March 2027 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to የካቲት 23, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Commemorates Ethiopia's victory over Italy in the Battle of Adwa.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Eid al-Fitr (ዒድ አል ፈጥር) is celebrated on Tuesday, 09 March 2027 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to የካቲት 30, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Note: Holidays marked with an asterisk (*) are subject to change. Please consult an official government source for confirmation.
Ethiopian Good Friday (ስቅለት) is celebrated on Friday, 30 April 2027 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to ሚያዝያ 22, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
International Workers’ Day (የዓለም የሠራተኞች (የላብአደሮች) ቀን) is celebrated on Saturday, 01 May 2027 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to ሚያዝያ 23, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Recognizes the contributions of workers globally.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Ethiopian Easter (ፋሲካ) is celebrated on Sunday, 02 May 2027 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to ሚያዝያ 24, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Ethiopian Patriots’ Victory Day (የአርበኞች (የድል) ቀን) is celebrated on Wednesday, 05 May 2027 in the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to ሚያዝያ 27, 2019 in the Ethiopian calendar.
Description: Honors the Ethiopian resistance against the Italian occupation.
Closure Info: Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions are closed.
Stay informed about the upcoming national holidays in Ethiopia and easily add them to your personal calendar using this page. The table below presents a list of Ethiopian national holidays, with the corresponding dates in both the Gregorian and Ethiopian calendar systems. It also includes an option to add these holidays to personal calendars such as Google Calendar or Outlook.
Here, you can easily access and download our Ethiopian Calendar in various formats and themes, all in PDF format and completely free of charge. Our calendars are designed to help you keep track of important dates and events according to both the Ethiopian and Gregorian calendar systems. Please note that our calendars are clean and marking-free, providing you with the flexibility to customize and personalize your schedule according to your own needs and preferences. Simply choose your preferred format and theme, and download your Ethiopian Calendar today!
Current Local Time in Ethiopia
| Period | Amharic | Western (EAT) | Ethiopian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | แ แแต | 6:00โ11:59 | 12:00โ5:59 (1st) |
| Afternoon | แจแฐแแต | 12:00โ17:59 | 6:00โ11:59 (1st) |
| Evening | แแฝแต | 18:00โ23:59 | 12:00โ5:59 (2nd) |
| Night | แแแต | 00:00โ05:59 | 6:00โ11:59 (2nd) |