Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) Countdown 2027
A live countdown to Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) on Sunday, 12 September 2027, in your own time zone.
How to use: The timer counts the days, hours, minutes and seconds to Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash). Share it with family and friends, or make a free greeting card.
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Enkutatash is usually on 11 September, but on 12 September in the year before a Gregorian leap year, so in 2027 it falls on 12 September. Counts to local midnight on your device. Updated October 2026.
How to use the Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) Countdown
About Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash): Enkutatash is the Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year, celebrated with yellow Meskel daisies, songs, family meals and coffee ceremonies.
When is Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) 2027? Enkutatash is usually on 11 September, but on 12 September in the year before a Gregorian leap year, so in 2027 it falls on 12 September.
The timer above counts down to midnight at the start of the festival day in your device’s own time zone, so it is correct whether you are in Canada, India, the UK or anywhere else. Keep your phone or computer on automatic time for the most accurate count.
Planning tips: use the countdown to book travel early, order gifts or food in time, plan time off work or school, and send greetings a day or two before Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) so they arrive while people are preparing.
Worked example: on Thursday, 2 September 2027 at 6:00 pm the countdown shows 9 days and 6 hours, because nine full days plus the six hours until midnight remain before Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash).
Send wishes with our free Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) greeting card maker, or see every upcoming celebration on the world festival countdowns page.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) 2027?
Sunday, 12 September 2027. Enkutatash is usually on 11 September, but on 12 September in the year before a Gregorian leap year, so in 2027 it falls on 12 September.
How many days until Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)?
The live timer above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left in your time zone.
Does the countdown use my time zone?
Yes. It counts to local midnight on your device, so it is correct anywhere in the world.
Can I make a Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) greeting card?
Yes. Our free card maker has Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) wishes in English and other languages, with your name, ready to download or share on WhatsApp.