Ethiopian Calendar 2025 helps you explore Ethiopian dates, months, holidays, and important calendar information related to 2025. Because the Ethiopian calendar uses a different year numbering system and 13-month structure, Gregorian 2025 overlaps with two Ethiopian calendar years. This page provides useful information for comparing Ethiopian and Gregorian dates and understanding the Ethiopian calendar during 2025.
Ethiopian Calendar 2025 Dates and Months
The Gregorian year 2025 overlaps with Ethiopian years 2017 and 2018. From January 1, 2025 until September 10, 2025, the Ethiopian calendar is in year 2017. On September 11, 2025, Ethiopian New Year begins with Meskerem 1, 2018. The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months, with 30 days in each of the first 12 months and 5 or 6 days in Pagume.
Ethiopian Calendar 2025 Months
The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months: Meskerem, Tikimt, Hidar, Tahsas, Tir, Yekatit, Megabit, Miyazya, Ginbot, Sene, Hamle, Nehasse, and Pagume. The first 12 months each have 30 days, while Pagume has 5 days in a normal year and 6 days in a leap year. During Gregorian 2025, these Ethiopian months span parts of Ethiopian years 2017 and 2018
Ethiopian Calendar 2025 Holidays
Ethiopian calendar holidays during Gregorian 2025 include important religious, national, and cultural observances such as Genna (Ethiopian Christmas), Timket, Adwa Victory Day, Fasika (Ethiopian Easter), Patriots’ Victory Day, Enkutatash, and Meskel. Holiday dates can differ between the Ethiopian and Gregorian calendars, so checking both calendar systems is useful when planning events and celebrations.
Ethiopian Calendar 2025 and Gregorian Calendar
The Ethiopian calendar and Gregorian calendar use different year numbering and month structures. During Gregorian 2025, the Ethiopian calendar covers parts of years 2017 and 2018. Ethiopian New Year begins on September 11, 2025, marking the start of Ethiopian year 2018. Because the two calendars calculate dates differently, the corresponding Ethiopian and Gregorian dates should be checked carefully when planning events or converting dates.
Why Use the Ethiopian Calendar 2025?
The Ethiopian Calendar 2025 is useful for checking Ethiopian dates, understanding important holidays, planning cultural and religious events, and comparing Ethiopian dates with Gregorian dates. It can also help people living outside Ethiopia understand Ethiopian calendar dates and celebrations during 2025. For accurate date conversion, you can use our Ethiopian Date Converter to find the corresponding date in either calendar system.
Explore our Ethiopian Calendar Today to check the current Ethiopian date, learn about the 13 Ethiopian Calendar Months, and read about Ethiopian New Year – Enkutatash. You can also download the Ethiopian Calendar 2026–2027 PDF for printing and offline reference.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ethiopian Calendar 2025
What Ethiopian calendar year is 2025?
Gregorian 2025 overlaps two Ethiopian calendar years. From January 1 to September 10, 2025, it is Ethiopian year 2017. On September 11, 2025, Ethiopian New Year begins and Ethiopian year 2018 starts.
When does Ethiopian year 2018 begin?
Ethiopian year 2018 begins on September 11, 2025, with Meskerem 1, the first day of the Ethiopian calendar year.
How many months are in the Ethiopian calendar?
The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months. The first 12 months have 30 days each, while Pagume, the 13th month, has 5 days in a normal year and 6 days in a leap year.
What are the Ethiopian calendar months in 2025?
The Ethiopian calendar months are Meskerem, Tikimt, Hidar, Tahsas, Tir, Yekatit, Megabit, Miyazya, Ginbot, Sene, Hamle, Nehasse, and Pagume. During Gregorian 2025, these months fall across Ethiopian years 2017 and 2018.
How can I convert a 2025 Gregorian date to an Ethiopian date?
You can use our Ethiopian Date Converter to convert any Gregorian date from 2025 into its corresponding Ethiopian date. The converter also supports converting Ethiopian dates back to Gregorian dates.
What is the Ethiopian New Year date in 2025?
Ethiopian New Year, known as Enkutatash, begins on September 11, 2025, which is Meskerem 1, 2018 in the Ethiopian calendar.
For additional information about the Ethiopian calendar, see the Timeanddate Ethiopian Calendar.