Labour Day 2023, 2024 and 2025 in Ethiopia
Labour Day in Ethiopia is celebrated every 1 May, as it is in much of the rest of the world. This is a holiday to celebrate the contributions of workers to the economy and society, and also a time to highlight where progress still needs to be made towards fair and safe working conditions.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 May | Mon | Labour Day |
| 2024 | 1 May | Wed | Labour Day |
| 2025 | 1 May | Thu | Labour Day |
| 2026 | 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
Schools and businesses generally close on Labour Day in Ethiopia, although some businesses tend to stay open if the holiday falls on a Saturday, weekend, or a high-sales day.
Many celebrate in simple ways, staying at home and enjoying extra time with family. Or they might get outdoors to a nature park or the local markets. There are labour-related events too, like seminars, rallies, and protests.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 May | Sun | Labour Day |
| 2021 | 1 May | Sat | Labour Day |
| 2020 | 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 2019 | 1 May | Wed | Labour Day |
| 2018 | 1 May | Tue | Labour Day |
| 2017 | 1 May | Mon | Labour Day |