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Genna 2027 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 Genna a Public Holiday?

Genna 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 Genna

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Genna Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2021 Thu Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday
2022 Fri Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday
2023 Sat Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday
2024 Sun Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday
2025 Tue Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday
2026 Wed Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday
2027 Thu Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday
2028 Fri Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday
2029 Sun Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday
2030 Mon Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday
2031 Tue Jan 7 Genna Public Holiday

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