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Ethiopia School Holidays 2026

School holiday dates for all regions

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Looking for the 2026 school holiday dates in Ethiopia? The full schedule is set out below. Unlike some countries, Ethiopia applies one common school holiday calendar nationwide — all 13 regions share the same term and break dates. In total, the school year includes about 95 days of holiday. Scroll down for the full list of dates in each region, including the shorter breaks that are easy to overlook when planning ahead.

Addis Ababa

In 2026, Addis Ababa schedules 95 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 July to 31 August.

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🎒 Addis Ababa — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Afar

In 2026, Afar schedules 95 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 July to 31 August.

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🎒 Afar — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Amhara

In 2026, Amhara schedules 95 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 July to 31 August.

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🎒 Amhara — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Benishangul-Gumuz

In 2026, Benishangul-Gumuz schedules 95 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 July to 31 August.

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🎒 Benishangul-Gumuz — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Dire Dawa

Pupils in Dire Dawa get 95 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 1 July and 31 August.

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🎒 Dire Dawa — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Gambela

In 2026, Gambela schedules 95 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 July to 31 August.

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🎒 Gambela — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Harari

Pupils in Harari get 95 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 1 July and 31 August.

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🎒 Harari — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Oromia

In 2026, Oromia schedules 95 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 July to 31 August.

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🎒 Oromia — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Sidama

In 2026, Sidama schedules 95 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 July to 31 August.

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🎒 Sidama — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

SNNPR

SNNPR has 95 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 1 July–31 August.

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🎒 SNNPR — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Somali

Pupils in Somali get 95 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 1 July and 31 August.

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🎒 Somali — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Tigray

Tigray has 95 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 1 July–31 August.

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🎒 Tigray — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027

Southwest Ethiopia

In 2026, Southwest Ethiopia schedules 95 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 July to 31 August.

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🎒 Southwest Ethiopia — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 07.01.2027