Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) Holidays 2026
Ethiopia12:01 GMT+3
10 full closures · 0 early close days
NEXT HOLIDAY
Downfall of Derg Regime
Thursday, May 28, 2026
13
days away
2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule10 total dates
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | Wednesday | Ethiopian Christmas | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-01-19 | Monday | Timkat (Epiphany) | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-03-02 | Monday | Victory of Adwa | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-04-10 | Friday | Ethiopian Good Friday | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-04-12 | Sunday | Ethiopian Easter | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Labour Day | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-05-05 | Tuesday | Patriots Victory Day | 🔴 Closedpassed | Closed |
| 2026-05-28 | Thursday | Downfall of Derg Regime | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
| 2026-09-11 | Friday | Ethiopian New Year | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
| 2026-09-27 | Sunday | Meskel (Finding of True Cross) | 🔴 Closed | Closed |
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2026 ESX Holidays
2026 Ethiopian Securities Exchange Holidays Calendar
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About ESX Trading Hours
Regular Hours: 10:00 – 15:00 (Africa/Addis_Ababa)
Country: Ethiopia
Time Zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Currency: ETB
Official ESX Website →Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESX closed on weekends?
Yes, ESX is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Regular trading occurs Monday through Friday only.
Does ESX close for lunch?
No, ESX does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.
What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?
Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.
How many holidays does ESX observe in 2026?
ESX observes 10 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.
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