Best Days to Take Leave in Ethiopia 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Thu, Jan 6 to get 4 days off from Jan 6 to Jan 9. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Ethiopian Christmas.
- Take Mon, Jan 10 to get 4 days off from Jan 7 to Jan 10. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Ethiopian Christmas.
- Take Fri, Mar 3 to get 4 days off from Mar 2 to Mar 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Adwa Victory Day.
- Take Thu, Apr 6 to get 4 days off from Apr 6 to Apr 9. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Easter Sunday.
- Take Mon, Apr 10 to get 4 days off from Apr 7 to Apr 10. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Easter Sunday.
Ethiopia 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 7 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Ethiopian Christmas (2028-01-07, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Adwa Victory Day (2028-03-02, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2028-04-07, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labour Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Patriots' Victory Day (2028-05-05, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Ethiopian New Year (2028-09-11, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Ethiopia Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 (2028-01-07) | Fri | Ethiopian Christmas | Public Holiday |
| Jan 19 (2028-01-19) | Wed | Timket (Epiphany) | Public Holiday |
| Mar 2 (2028-03-02) | Thu | Adwa Victory Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 7 (2028-04-07) | Fri | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 9 (2028-04-09) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 5 (2028-05-05) | Fri | Patriots' Victory Day | Public Holiday |
| May 28 (2028-05-28) | Sun | Downfall of the Derg | Public Holiday |
| Sep 11 (2028-09-11) | Mon | Ethiopian New Year | Public Holiday |
| Sep 27 (2028-09-27) | Wed | Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
About Ethiopia Holidays & Observances
Ethiopia observes unique public holidays following the Ge'ez calendar, featuring ancient Ethiopian Orthodox celebrations and historic victories. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.