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Fasika 2026 in Ethiopia

Many Orthodox churches base their Easter date on the Julian calendar, which often differs from the Gregorian calendar that is used by many western countries. Therefore the Orthodox Easter period often occurs later than the Easter period that falls around the time of the March equinox.

Is Fasika a Public Holiday?

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

In 2026, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.

It is common to crack or smash painted eggs on Orthodox Easter Day.

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About Fasika

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Fasika Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Sun Apr 19 Fasika Public Holiday
2021 Sun May 2 Fasika Public Holiday
2022 Sun Apr 24 Fasika Public Holiday
2023 Sun Apr 16 Fasika Public Holiday
2024 Sun May 5 Fasika Public Holiday
2025 Sun Apr 20 Fasika Public Holiday
2026 Sun Apr 12 Fasika Public Holiday
2027 Sun May 2 Fasika Public Holiday
2028 Sun Apr 16 Fasika Public Holiday
2029 Sun Apr 8 Fasika Public Holiday
2030 Sun Apr 28 Fasika Public Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.