Official Holidays – The Embassy of India in Addis Ababa

Last updated on : October 31, 2025

Following is the list of holidays to be observed by the Embassy of India, Addis Ababa during the year 2025:

Sl No.	Holiday	Date	Day
1	Ethiopian Christmas	January 07	Tuesday
2	Republic Day	January 26	Sunday
3	Maha Shivratri	February 26	Wednesday
4	Holi	March 14	Friday
5	Id-ul-Fitr	March 31	Monday
6	Mahavir Jayanti	April 10	Thursday
7	Ethiopian Good Friday	April 18	Friday
8	Budha Purnima	May 12	Monday
9	Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)	June 07	Saturday
10	Muharram	July 06	Sunday
11	Independence Day	August 15	Friday
12	Janmashtami	August 16	Saturday
13	Ethiopian New Year	September 11	Thursday
14	Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday	October 2	Thursday
15	Diwali (Deepawali)	October 20	Monday
16	Guru Nanak’s Birthday	November 05	Wednesday
17	Christmas Day	December 25	Thursday

Quick Links:

Constitution Day 2024 Reflecting on Rights and Duties
Mining An Emerging Area of Cooperation between Ethiopia and India on 23-11-2024
The Model African Union Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Embassy of India, hosted a G20 Simulation Conference under the theme “Sustainable and Equitable Economic Growth.”
Bachchas Got Talent ( 21 September 2024)
As part of the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, Embassy of India in Addis Ababa joined in tree plantation drive to promote environmental sustainability.
Unveiling of Market Study Report on Export opportunities for Oil seeds, pulses, Cotton, Gemstones and Coffee from Ethiopia to India
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day Exhibition
Independence Day – Flag Hoisting Ceremony (15th August 2024)
Brainstorming Session with Indian Educators on strengthening cooperation in Education Sector and for documentation of India’s contribution in this field
Diplomatic Bazaar (18 Nov 2023)