Finding of the True Cross
Meskel 2027
Commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by Empress Helena in the 4th century.
Days until Meskel
346
መስቀል
- Gregorian
- Tuesday, September 28, 2027
- Ethiopian
- Meskerem 17, 2020 E.C.
- In Amharic
- መስከረም 17 ቀን 2020 ዓ.ም.
- Last Meskel
- 20 days agoSunday, September 27, 2026
- Next Meskel
- in 346 daysTuesday, September 28, 2027
- Type
- Fixed date · public holiday
- Tags
- public, religious, christian
- Also called
- Meskel, Demera, Finding of the True Cross
Meskel dates by year
| Holiday | Ethiopian date | Gregorian date | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2014 | Mon, Sep 27, 2021 | 1846 days ago |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2015 | Tue, Sep 27, 2022 | 1481 days ago |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2016 | Thu, Sep 28, 2023 | 1115 days ago |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2017 | Fri, Sep 27, 2024 | 750 days ago |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2018 | Sat, Sep 27, 2025 | 385 days ago |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2019 | Sun, Sep 27, 2026 | 20 days ago |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2020 | Tue, Sep 28, 2027 | in 346 days |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2021 | Wed, Sep 27, 2028 | in 711 days |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2022 | Thu, Sep 27, 2029 | in 1076 days |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2023 | Fri, Sep 27, 2030 | in 1441 days |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2024 | Sun, Sep 28, 2031 | in 1807 days |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2025 | Mon, Sep 27, 2032 | in 2172 days |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2026 | Tue, Sep 27, 2033 | in 2537 days |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2027 | Wed, Sep 27, 2034 | in 2902 days |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2028 | Fri, Sep 28, 2035 | in 3268 days |
| Meskelመስቀል | Meskerem 17, 2029 | Sat, Sep 27, 2036 | in 3633 days |
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Questions people ask
- When is Meskel 2027?
- Meskel 2027 is on Tuesday, September 28, 2027, which is Meskerem 17, 2020 in the Ethiopian calendar (መስከረም 17 ቀን 2020 ዓ.ም.).
- How many days until Meskel?
- There are 346 days until Meskel (September 28, 2027).
- How long ago was Meskel?
- The last Meskel was 20 days ago, on Sunday, September 27, 2026 (Meskerem 17, 2019 E.C.).
- Does the date of Meskel change every year?
- In the Ethiopian calendar Meskel is always Meskerem 17. Its Gregorian date can shift by a day around leap years.
- Is Meskel a public holiday in Ethiopia?
- Yes, Meskel is a public holiday in Ethiopia.