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Easter
Fasika (Ethiopian Easter)
Also called: ፋሲካ, Easter of the Ethiopians
5 April 2026
Ethiopian Orthodox
The most important religious celebration of the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar, preceded by the 55-day Great Lent (Hudade/Abye Tsome) — one of the strictest fasting periods of any Christian tradition. During the fast, Orthodox Ethiopians eat only once a day after 3 PM, with a completely vegan diet.
The Easter Eve service (Ye'lel Qiddase) begins at 6 PM and continues through the night. It usually falls on or around 5 April 2026.
It is especially important in Ethiopian Orthodox traditions. Explore pilgrimage holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- major feast
- Date type
- Moveable (changes with Easter)
- Regions
- Ethiopia
- Themes
- Resurrection
- Liturgical colour
- White, Gold
Common questions
Fasika (Ethiopian Easter) is observed on 5 April 2026. Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The most important religious celebration of the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar, preceded by the 55-day Great Lent (Hudade/Abye Tsome) — one of the strictest fasting periods of any Christian tradition. During the fast, Orthodox Ethiopians eat only once a day after 3 PM, with a completely vegan diet. The Easter Eve service (Ye'lel Qiddase) begins at 6 PM and continues through the night. After the Mass,
It is associated with Ethiopian Orthodox. It falls in the Easter season of the liturgical year.