Ethiopian holiday
Date for
2029
Same holiday on the Gregorian and Ethiopian calendars.
| Year | Gregorian | Ethiopian | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | Friday, March 2 | የካቲት 23, 2021 | |
| 2030 | Monday, March 4 | የካቲት 25, 2022 |
Victory of Adwa commemorates Ethiopia's defeat of Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa on March 1, 1896 — a landmark moment of African independence.
Under Emperor Menelik II, Ethiopian forces defeated the Italian army at Adwa, preserving sovereignty and inspiring anti-colonial movements across the continent.
The public holiday falls on the corresponding date each year in the Gregorian calendar.
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