Enkutatash (New Year)

History

Enkutatash is the Ethiopian New Year, on Meskerem 1 (usually September 11). It comes at the end of the rainy season, when fields are covered with yellow adey abeba flowers. A tradition says the name, which means "gift of jewels", goes back to the Queen of Sheba, who came home from visiting King Solomon and was welcomed with jewels. Families share meals, and children give out flowers and drawings.

Sources

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enkutatash

Dates for the next 5 years

1. National

   2026

   Date

   Friday, September 11, 2026 Meskerem 1, 2019

   Day off

2. National

   2027

   Date

   Sunday, September 12, 2027 Meskerem 1, 2020

   Day off

3. National

   2028

   Date

   Monday, September 11, 2028 Meskerem 1, 2021

   Day off

4. National

   2029

   Date

   Tuesday, September 11, 2029 Meskerem 1, 2022

   Day off

5. National

   2030

   Date

   Wednesday, September 11, 2030 Meskerem 1, 2023

   Day off