In 2027, Adwa Victory Day will be celebrated on March 2, 2027 (Tuesday), which corresponds to Yakatit 23, 2019 E.C. in the Ethiopian calendar.
On March 1, 1896 (Yakatit 23, 1888 Ethiopian Calendar), Ethiopian forces led by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul decisively defeated the invading Italian colonial army at the Battle of Adwa. This historic victory preserved Ethiopia's independence during the Scramble for Africa and became a global beacon of anti-colonial resistance, inspiring African liberation movements and Pan-African pride worldwide.
Adwa Victory Day in 2027 takes place on March 2, 2027 (Tuesday). On the Ethiopian calendar, this date is Yakatit 23, 2019 E.C. (የካቲት ፳፫ ቀን ፳፻፲፱ ዓ.ም.).
Yes. It is an official federal public holiday throughout Ethiopia. All federal and regional ministries, commercial banks, universities, schools, and major financial institutions remain closed.
The most common greeting is "እንኳን ለአድዋ ድል በዓል በሰላም አደረሳችሁ!" (Enkuan le'Adwa del ba'al beselam aderesachu!), which means "Happy Adwa Victory Day!". The traditional response is "እንኳን አብሮ አደረሰን!" (Congratulations to all Ethiopians!).
Celebrations traditionally feature Traditional hearty Ethiopian highland foods including Injera with Tibs, Shiro Wat, and spicy Sega Wat, Tella and freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee (Buna), served with fresh Injera flatbread and traditional hospitality.
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