Festivals, Customs & Travel Essentials
- Religious Festivals
Ethiopia has a rich calendar of religious festivals. Some of the most significant include:
Timket (Epiphany): 18/19 January – Celebrated in January, a colorful and vibrant festival involving processions and baptisms.
Meskel (Finding of the True Cross): 26/27 September – Celebrated in September, marked by large bonfires and processions.
Genna/Lidet (Christmas): 6/7 January
Fasika (Easter): not fixed dateHidar Zion (Axum): November 29/30
It’s important to be respectful of local customs during religious festivals and dress modestly.
- Baggage Allowance
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
Standard Flights: 20kg per person (including camera gear and hand luggage).
Remote Areas (e.g., Gambella): May be limited to 10kg depending on aircraft.
Bag Type: Soft bags only (no hard suitcases).
Excess Baggage: Fees apply.
Security: Luggage and body searches are standard.Antiques: Receipts required to avoid confiscation.
