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Ethiopian Good Friday 2026 in Ethiopia

Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. The Orthodox Easter dates usually differ from the dates used by western churches because most Orthodox churches retained some version of the Julian calendar, which is older than the Gregorian calendar, commonly used today.

Is Ethiopian Good Friday a Public Holiday?

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

The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is remembered on Good Friday.

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About Ethiopian Good Friday

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Ethiopian Good Friday Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Fri Apr 17 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday
2021 Fri Apr 30 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday
2022 Fri Apr 22 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday
2023 Fri Apr 14 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday
2024 Fri May 3 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday
2025 Fri Apr 18 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday
2026 Fri Apr 10 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday
2027 Fri Apr 30 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday
2028 Fri Apr 14 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday
2029 Fri Apr 6 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday
2030 Fri Apr 26 Ethiopian Good Friday Public Holiday

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