Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in Ethiopia and enjoy 35 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
Ethiopian Christmas Day
Thu 7 Jan – Sun 10 Jan 2027
Take leave on Fri 8 Jan.
Epiphany / Timkat
Sat 16 Jan – Tue 19 Jan 2027
Take leave on Mon 18 Jan.
Adwa Victory Day
Sat 27 Feb – Tue 2 Mar 2027
Take leave on Mon 1 Mar.
Eid al-Fitr
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar 2027
Take leave on Mon 8 Mar, Tue 9 Mar.
Ethiopian Good Friday + Patriots' Day
Fri 30 Apr – Wed 5 May 2027
Take leave on Mon 3 May, Tue 4 May.
Eid al-Adha
Fri 14 May – Mon 17 May 2027
Take leave on Fri 14 May.
Derg Downfall Day
Thu 27 May – Sun 30 May 2027
Take leave on Thu 27 May.
Meskel
Sat 25 Sep – Tue 28 Sep 2027
Take leave on Mon 27 Sep.
See all long weekends in Ethiopia or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.