Ethiopia marks National Day on 28 May 2027
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Countdown to National Day
National Day 2027 has been marked in Ethiopia.
Theme National Day 2027
Ethiopia observes National Day on Friday, 28 May 2027. Ethiopia marks 28 May for the 1991 fall of the Derg. It was not created by a colonial independence day. Adwa, on 2 March, recalls the 1896 victory. Official ceremonies are centred on Addis Ababa. Counted from 1991, 2027 is 36 years on.
When Ethiopia observes National Day in 2027
Friday, 28 May 2027 is the 2027 date. The countdown on this page uses Africa/Addis_Ababa, so it matches local midnight in Addis Ababa When that date passes, this page moves to the next year on its own.
What the day marks
Ethiopia marks 28 May for the 1991 fall of the Derg. It was not created by a colonial independence day. Adwa, on 2 March, recalls the 1896 victory. Counted from 1991, 2027 is 36 years on. The local name most often heard is National Day.
How the day is marked
In Addis Ababa the day usually opens with the flag and the national anthem, then official messages and public gatherings. The national colours are green, gold and red. Families, schools and overseas communities use those colours in dress, lights and decorations.
A note on the name of the day
Ethiopia calls this observance National Day. That name is kept here even when the history is a constitution, a union, a liberation or a national feast rather than a break from colonial rule.
Independence Day FAQs
When is Ethiopia National Day in 2027?
It falls on Friday, 28 May 2027.
What does Ethiopia mark on this date?
Ethiopia marks 28 May for the 1991 fall of the Derg. It was not created by a colonial independence day. Adwa, on 2 March, recalls the 1896 victory.
Where are the main ceremonies?
National ceremonies are centred on Addis Ababa. Communities also mark the day in other cities and abroad.
How many years does 2027 represent?
Counted from 1991, 2027 is 36 years on.
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