International Workers' Day
Nationwide public holiday in Ethiopia · የዓለም የሠራተኞች (የላብአደሮች) ቀን
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 May | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 May | Saturday | 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 1 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.
Forecast for Saturday 1 May in Addis Ababa: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Ethiopia
Sunday, 2 May 2027
International Workers' Day in other countries
Angola
Eritrea
Mozambique
Sierra Leone
Tanzania
Albania
Cuba
Lithuania
Maldives
North Korea
Sri Lanka
Timor Leste
More for Ethiopia
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.