Quick answer: Ethiopia has 251 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 20 | 2 |
| April | 21 | 2 |
| May | 18 | 3 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 20 | 1 |
| September | 21 | 2 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 23 | 0 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Ethiopia)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Ethiopian Christmas Day |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Epiphany / Timkat |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Adwa Victory Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Ethiopian Good Friday |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Fasika |
| May 1, 2026 | International Labor Day |
| May 5, 2026 | Patriots' Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| Aug 26, 2026 | The Prophet's Birthday |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Ethiopian New Year |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Meskel |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Ethiopia in 2026?
Ethiopia has 251 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 12 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
May has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.