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September 10, 2026 · By Soly Design · calendar · holidays

The holiday calendar 2026–27, with order-by dates

Every date the diaspora dresses for in the coming year, and the last day to order so your piece arrives in time.

Traditional Ethiopian attire at sunset

Made-to-measure takes three to five weeks plus shipping, so the rule is simple: order six weeks before the day. Here is the year ahead.

Holiday Date Order by
Enkutatash (New Year) 11 September 2026 31 July
Meskel 27 September 2026 16 August
Genna (Christmas) 7 January 2027 26 November
Timket (Epiphany) 19 January 2027 8 December
Fasika (Easter) 2 May 2027 21 March
Graduation season May–June 2027 six weeks before your ceremony

Missed the date? Rush orders (two weeks, +25%) are usually possible for netela, accessories and simple kemis — message us before you pay and we'll tell you honestly whether we can make it.