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Observance · not a public holiday in Ethiopia

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) 2026 in Ethiopia is observed on ማክሰኞ, 17 ፌብሩዋሪ 2026.

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is not an official public holiday in Ethiopia — it's a widely observed day (date shown is when Ethiopia observes it), but offices and schools stay open. See Ethiopia's official public holidays →
ማክሰኞ, 17 ፌብሩዋሪ 2026
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Dateማክሰኞ, 17 ፌብሩዋሪ 2026
StatusNot a public holiday in Ethiopia
Time until154 days ago
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Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is a public holiday in Ethiopia. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.

History & origin

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is officially observed as a public holiday in Ethiopia. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)'s date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.

Traditions & customs

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) observance varies by community and region within Ethiopia. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) 2026 in Ethiopia?

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) 2026 in Ethiopia is observed on ማክሰኞ, 17 ፌብሩዋሪ 2026.

Is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) a public holiday in Ethiopia?

No. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is marked in Ethiopia as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.

How many days until Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)?

The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)'s date in the surrounding years.

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