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Ethiopian Christmas Day 2025 in Ethiopia

Many Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible. This date works to the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which is commonly observed.

Is Ethiopian Christmas Day a Public Holiday?

Ethiopian Christmas Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Some Orthodox Christians visit a church to pray or reflect on inner thoughts in the lead up to the Orthodox Christmas Day.

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About Ethiopian Christmas Day

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Ethiopian Christmas Day Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020火曜日1月7日 (火)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday
2021木曜日1月7日 (木)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday
2022金曜日1月7日 (金)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday
2023土曜日1月7日 (土)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday
2024日曜日1月7日 (日)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday
2025火曜日1月7日 (火)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday
2026水曜日1月7日 (水)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday
2027木曜日1月7日 (木)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday
2028金曜日1月7日 (金)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday
2029日曜日1月7日 (日)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday
2030月曜日1月7日 (月)Ethiopian Christmas DayPublic Holiday

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