Ethiopian Calendar 2018
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The Ethiopian calendar is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar
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Adwa Victory Day
የአድዋ ድል
International Labor Day
የሰራተኛ ቀን
Patriots' Victory Day
የአርበኞች ቀን
Downfall of the Derg
ደርግ የወደቀበት ቀን
Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year)
እንቁጣጣሽ
Frequently Asked Questions About the Ethiopian Calendar
What is today's date in the Ethiopian calendar?
Today is Tir 27, 2018 in the Ethiopian calendar, which corresponds to February 4, 2026 in the Gregorian calendar. The Ethiopian calendar is currently in the year 2018 E.C. (Ethiopian Calendar).
How many years is Ethiopia behind?
The Ethiopian calendar is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar. This difference exists because Ethiopia calculates the birth year of Jesus Christ differently than the Roman Catholic Church. Ethiopia follows the older Alexandrian calculation.
How many months are in the Ethiopian calendar?
The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months: 12 months of exactly 30 days each, plus a 13th month called Pagume (or Pagumen) with 5 days in a regular year and 6 days in a leap year. This is why Ethiopia is sometimes called "the land of 13 months of sunshine."
When is Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)?
Ethiopian New Year, called Enkutatash, falls on Meskerem 1 (September 11 or 12 in the Gregorian calendar). It marks the end of the rainy season and is celebrated with flowers, traditional food, and the exchange of gifts.
What are the major Ethiopian holidays?
Major Ethiopian holidays include: Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year), Meskel (Finding of the True Cross), Genna (Ethiopian Christmas on January 7), Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany), Fasika (Ethiopian Easter), and Adwa Victory Day. Many of these dates differ from Western celebrations due to the Ethiopian calendar.