Ethiopian Christmas Day in Ethiopia
In 2026, Ethiopian Christmas Day falls on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
About Ethiopian Christmas Day
Ethiopian Christmas, or Ganna, is celebrated by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church following the Julian calendar. It marks the birth of Jesus Christ with solemn all-night church services and traditional festivities held throughout the country. Families gather to share meals and exchange greetings, marking the end of a long period of fasting.
Ethiopian Christmas Day dates in Ethiopia
Observance dates for Ethiopian Christmas Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 Jan 2023 | Saturday | Ethiopian Christmas Day |
| 2024 | 7 Jan 2024 | Sunday | Ethiopian Christmas Day |
| 2025 | 7 Jan 2025 | Tuesday | Ethiopian Christmas Day |
| 2026This year | 7 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Ethiopian Christmas Day |
| 2027 | 7 Jan 2027 | Thursday | Ethiopian Christmas Day |
| 2028 | 7 Jan 2028 | Friday | Ethiopian Christmas Day |
| 2029 | 7 Jan 2029 | Sunday | Ethiopian Christmas Day |
| 2030 | 7 Jan 2030 | Monday | Ethiopian Christmas Day |
| 2031 | 7 Jan 2031 | Tuesday | Ethiopian Christmas Day |
7 Jan 2023
Saturday · Ethiopian Christmas Day
7 Jan 2024
Sunday · Ethiopian Christmas Day
7 Jan 2025
Tuesday · Ethiopian Christmas Day
7 Jan 2026
Wednesday · Ethiopian Christmas Day
7 Jan 2027
Thursday · Ethiopian Christmas Day
7 Jan 2028
Friday · Ethiopian Christmas Day
7 Jan 2029
Sunday · Ethiopian Christmas Day
7 Jan 2030
Monday · Ethiopian Christmas Day
7 Jan 2031
Tuesday · Ethiopian Christmas Day
