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Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) in Ethiopia

Name: Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) in Ethiopia
Start: 2027-01-07
Location: Ethiopia

Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas celebration

Date in Ethiopia January 7

Quick Facts

Religious Holiday

Has spiritual and religious significance

christian orthodox

Holiday Type

Classification in Ethiopia

Public

About Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)

Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas celebration

Celebration of Jesus Christ's birth in Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

Ethiopian Christmas follows the Ethiopian calendar and is celebrated with solemn church services, prayers, and colorful processions. Features traditional games of Genna, similar to hockey.

Practical Information in Ethiopia

Banks

Banks are closed

🏦 Closed

Schools

Educational institutions are closed

🏫 Closed

Government Offices

Government services unavailable

🏛️ Closed

Historical Significance in Ethiopia

Follows Ethiopian calendar, hence celebrated on January 7.

Calendar Details

Calendar Systems

ethiopian

On this day in African history

1961 Ahmed Sékou Touré awarded the Order of the Yugoslav Great Star. · Guinea

Historical Timeline

2026

Last observed in Ethiopia

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Final celebration recorded in Ethiopia

⏰ Last Observed

Current Status in Ethiopia

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Ethiopia

Last observed: 2026 Public Holiday

Date: January 7, 2024