Timkat is a public holiday in Ethiopia, and it is observed on January 19 in a common year or January 20 in a leap year.
Timkat is the celebration of Epiphany in Ethiopia and celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan. Christianity is the largest religion in Ethiopia, which makes up about 63% of the total population. Timkat is one of the most important festivals in the country.
The ceremony starts early morning, and most Ethiopians wear traditional white clothes gathering the waterfront to watch the water being blessed by the priest. Some of them enter and immerse themselves in the water.
The following is the list of Timkat in Ethiopia from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Timkat | Jan 19, 2022 | Wednesday |
| Timkat | Jan 19, 2023 | Thursday |
| Timkat | Jan 20, 2024 | Saturday |
| Timkat | Jan 19, 2025 | Sunday |
| Timkat | Jan 19, 2026 | Monday |
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