Epiphany / Timkat in Ethiopia
In 2026, Epiphany / Timkat falls on Monday, 19 January 2026.
About Epiphany / Timkat
Epiphany, locally known as Timkat, is a vibrant and significant religious holiday in Ethiopia commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. The celebration involves colorful processions where the Tabot, a replica of the Ark of the Covenant, is carried to a body of water to be blessed. It is one of the most important cultural and spiritual events in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar.
Epiphany / Timkat dates in Ethiopia
Observance dates for Epiphany / Timkat across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 Jan 2023 | Thursday | Epiphany / Timkat |
| 2024 | 20 Jan 2024 | Saturday | Epiphany / Timkat |
| 2025 | 19 Jan 2025 | Sunday | Epiphany / Timkat |
| 2026This year | 19 Jan 2026 | Monday | Epiphany / Timkat |
| 2027 | 19 Jan 2027 | Tuesday | Epiphany / Timkat |
| 2028 | 20 Jan 2028 | Thursday | Epiphany / Timkat |
| 2029 | 19 Jan 2029 | Friday | Epiphany / Timkat |
| 2030 | 19 Jan 2030 | Saturday | Epiphany / Timkat |
| 2031 | 19 Jan 2031 | Sunday | Epiphany / Timkat |
19 Jan 2023
Thursday · Epiphany / Timkat
20 Jan 2024
Saturday · Epiphany / Timkat
19 Jan 2025
Sunday · Epiphany / Timkat
19 Jan 2026
Monday · Epiphany / Timkat
19 Jan 2027
Tuesday · Epiphany / Timkat
20 Jan 2028
Thursday · Epiphany / Timkat
19 Jan 2029
Friday · Epiphany / Timkat
19 Jan 2030
Saturday · Epiphany / Timkat
19 Jan 2031
Sunday · Epiphany / Timkat
