Easter Sunday

Name: Easter Sunday (Ethiopia)
Start: 2027-05-02
End: 2027-05-02
Location: Ethiopia

Nationwide public holiday in Ethiopia · የትንሳኤ(ፋሲካ) በዓል

Next Easter Sunday

Sunday, 2 May 2027

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Dates

Year	Date	Weekday	Notes
2026	12 April	Sunday	Nationwide
2027	2 May	Sunday	Nationwide

Where it applies

Everywhere in Ethiopia.

Is it a day off?

Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.

Make it longer

Fri 30 Apr – Sun 2 May is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Addis Ababa around 2 May: high 24°C (74°F), low 12°C (54°F), rain on 67% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Addis Ababa. Past averages, not a forecast.

About Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the central feast of the Christian year. Its date is calculated from the first full moon after the spring equinox. Western churches use the Gregorian calendar and most Orthodox churches the Julian calendar for this calculation, so they often celebrate Easter on different Sundays, although the dates sometimes coincide.

Traditions

Christians attend church services, and families come together for a festive meal. Decorated eggs are a common symbol of the day, and many countries have their own special breads, cakes and egg games associated with Easter.

Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.

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