Meskel in Ethiopia
Celebrated on September 27 (Meskerem 17), commemorating the discovery of the True Cross, marked by bonfires and processions.
All observances of Meskel in Ethiopia:
| Year | Name | Weekday | Date | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Meskel | Friday | Sep. 27, 2024 | National |
| 2025 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 27, 2025 | National |
| 2026 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 27, 2026 | National |
| 2027 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 27, 2027 | National |
| 2028 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 28, 2028 | National |
| 2029 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 27, 2029 | National |
| 2030 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 27, 2030 | National |
| 2031 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 27, 2031 | National |
| 2032 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 28, 2032 | National |
| 2033 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 27, 2033 | National |
| 2034 | Meskel * | Wednesday | Sep. 27, 2034 | National |
| 2035 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 27, 2035 | National |
| 2036 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 28, 2036 | National |
| 2037 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 27, 2037 | National |
| 2038 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 27, 2038 | National |
| 2039 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 27, 2039 | National |
| 2040 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 28, 2040 | National |
| 2041 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 27, 2041 | National |
| 2042 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 27, 2042 | National |
| 2043 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 27, 2043 | National |
| 2044 | Meskel * | Wednesday | Sep. 28, 2044 | National |
| 2045 | Meskel * | Wednesday | Sep. 27, 2045 | National |
| 2046 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 27, 2046 | National |
| 2047 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 27, 2047 | National |
| 2048 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 28, 2048 | National |
| 2049 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 27, 2049 | National |
| 2050 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 27, 2050 | National |
| 2051 | Meskel * | Wednesday | Sep. 27, 2051 | National |
| 2052 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 28, 2052 | National |
| 2053 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 27, 2053 | National |
| 2054 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 27, 2054 | National |
| 2055 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 27, 2055 | National |
| 2056 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 28, 2056 | National |
| 2057 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 27, 2057 | National |
| 2058 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 27, 2058 | National |
| 2059 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 27, 2059 | National |
| 2060 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 28, 2060 | National |
| 2061 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 27, 2061 | National |
| 2062 | Meskel * | Wednesday | Sep. 27, 2062 | National |
| 2063 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 27, 2063 | National |
| 2064 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 28, 2064 | National |
| 2065 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 27, 2065 | National |
| 2066 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 27, 2066 | National |
| 2067 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 27, 2067 | National |
| 2068 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 28, 2068 | National |
| 2069 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 27, 2069 | National |
| 2070 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 27, 2070 | National |
| 2071 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 27, 2071 | National |
| 2072 | Meskel * | Wednesday | Sep. 28, 2072 | National |
| 2073 | Meskel * | Wednesday | Sep. 27, 2073 | National |
| 2074 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 27, 2074 | National |
| 2075 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 27, 2075 | National |
| 2076 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 28, 2076 | National |
| 2077 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 27, 2077 | National |
| 2078 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 27, 2078 | National |
| 2079 | Meskel * | Wednesday | Sep. 27, 2079 | National |
| 2080 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 28, 2080 | National |
| 2081 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 27, 2081 | National |
| 2082 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 27, 2082 | National |
| 2083 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 27, 2083 | National |
| 2084 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 28, 2084 | National |
| 2085 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 27, 2085 | National |
| 2086 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 27, 2086 | National |
| 2087 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 27, 2087 | National |
| 2088 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 28, 2088 | National |
| 2089 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 27, 2089 | National |
| 2090 | Meskel * | Wednesday | Sep. 27, 2090 | National |
| 2091 | Meskel * | Thursday | Sep. 27, 2091 | National |
| 2092 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 28, 2092 | National |
| 2093 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 27, 2093 | National |
| 2094 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 27, 2094 | National |
| 2095 | Meskel * | Tuesday | Sep. 27, 2095 | National |
| 2096 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 28, 2096 | National |
| 2097 | Meskel * | Friday | Sep. 27, 2097 | National |
| 2098 | Meskel * | Saturday | Sep. 27, 2098 | National |
| 2099 | Meskel * | Sunday | Sep. 27, 2099 | National |
| 2100 | Meskel * | Monday | Sep. 27, 2100 | National |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Holiday Facts
- Local Name: መስቀል (Meskel)
- Previous Year: Sep. 27, 2024
- This Year: Sep. 27, 2025
- Next Year: Sep. 27, 2026