Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has 10 long weekends in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Ethiopian Christmas Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 5d
Ethiopian Christmas Day
Sat 3 Jan – Wed 7 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
The Prophet's Birthday
Sat 22 Aug – Wed 26 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Ethiopian Good Friday & International Labor Day & Fasika
Fri 30 Apr – Tue 4 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Patriots' Day
Sat 1 May – Wed 5 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Ethiopia 2026
All 12 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Ethiopia 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Ethiopia 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Ethiopia 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Ethiopia have in 2026?
Ethiopia has 10 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Ethiopia have in 2027?
Ethiopia has 9 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Ethiopia?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Ethiopian Christmas Day (Wed 7 Jan). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.