In 2035, Labour Day / International Workers' Day will be celebrated on May 1, 2035 (Tuesday), which corresponds to Miyazya 23, 2027 E.C. in the Ethiopian calendar.
Observed globally on May 1 (Miyazya 23 in the Ethiopian calendar), Labour Day in Ethiopia honors workers in manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and public service. Trade unions and the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) hold symposiums addressing workplace dignity, fair wages, and vocational skill advancement.
Labour Day / International Workers' Day in 2035 takes place on May 1, 2035 (Tuesday). On the Ethiopian calendar, this date is Miyazya 23, 2027 E.C. (ሚያዝያ ፳፫ ቀን ፳፻፳፯ 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 የሰራተኞች ቀን!" (Melkam Ye'Serategnoch Qen!), which means "Happy Labour Day!". The traditional response is "እንኳን አብሮ አደረሰን!" (Happy Labour Day to all workers!).
Celebrations traditionally feature Communal lunches featuring Injera, Shiro, and freshly roasted coffee, served with fresh Injera flatbread and traditional hospitality.
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