In 2028, Downfall of the Derg (National Day) will be celebrated on May 28, 2028 (Sunday), which corresponds to Ginbot 20, 2020 E.C. in the Ethiopian calendar.
On May 28, 1991 (Ginbot 20, 1983 Ethiopian Calendar), coalition forces captured Addis Ababa, ending seventeen years of the military dictatorship led by Mengistu Haile Mariam. The date has been observed as a national public holiday marking constitutional governance and political transition.
Downfall of the Derg (National Day) in 2028 takes place on May 28, 2028 (Sunday). On the Ethiopian calendar, this date is Ginbot 20, 2020 E.C. (ግንቦት ፳ ቀን ፳፻፳ 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 "መልካም ግንቦት 20!" (Melkam Ginbot Haya!), which means "Happy Ginbot 20!". The traditional response is "እንኳን አብሮ አደረሰን!" (Congratulations to all!).
Celebrations traditionally feature Traditional Ethiopian family dining, served with fresh Injera flatbread and traditional hospitality.
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