A season of renewal
Children sing door-to-door, yellow daisies appear in homes, and schools reopen after the rainy season.
Ethiopian holiday
Date for
2026
Other years
Same holiday on the Gregorian and Ethiopian calendars.
Related holidays
About Enkutatash
Enkutatash marks Meskerem 1 — the first day of the Ethiopian year, usually September 11 on the Gregorian calendar.
Common questions
- When is Enkutatash?
- Usually September 11; September 12 in years before an Ethiopian leap year.
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