Embassy closures
The British Embassy will be closed on the following days in 2009:
| Thursday 1 January | New Years Day |
| Wednesday 7 January | Recognition of Ethiopian Christmas |
| Monday 19 January | Ethiopian Epiphany |
| Monday 2 March | Victory at Adwa |
| Friday 10 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 13 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 17 April | Ethiopian Good Friday |
| Thursday 28 May | Downfall of the Derg |
| Friday 11 September | Ethiopian New Year |
| Monday 21 September* | EID (end of Ramadan) |
| Monday 30 November* | Eid Al Arafa |
| Thursday 24 December | Christmas Privilege Holiday |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Monday 28 December | In lieu of Boxing Day |
* actual date decided nearer the time and is based on sighting of the Moon.