Egypt: public holidays 2026

Coptic Christmas commemorates the Nativity of Jesus Christ in Coptic Christian tradition and is observed on 7 January. Egypt recognizes it as a national full-day public holiday for Muslims and Christians alike.

This is the government-designated substitute day for January 25 Revolution and National Police Day. The holiday commemorates Egypt’s 2011 January 25 Revolution and honors police officers who resisted British forces at Ismailia on 25 January 1952; it is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is a national full-day public-holiday period in Egypt.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is a national full-day public-holiday period in Egypt.

Sham el-Nessim is an Egyptian spring festival with roots in ancient Egyptian traditions. It follows Coptic Easter and is celebrated on a Monday as a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Sinai Liberation Day commemorates Egypt’s recovery of Sinai, marked by raising the Egyptian flag there on 25 April 1982. It is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Labor Day honors Egyptian workers and their contribution to national development and is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Day of Arafah is the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, when pilgrims stand at Arafat during Hajj, immediately before Eid al-Adha. In Egypt it is a national full-day public holiday; the displayed Gregorian date is estimated because Islamic dates follow the lunar calendar.

Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice, is associated with the Hajj pilgrimage, the Day of Arafah and the offering of a sacrificial animal. In Egypt it is a national full-day public-holiday period; the displayed Gregorian dates are estimated because Islamic dates follow the lunar calendar.

Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice, is associated with the Hajj pilgrimage, the Day of Arafah and the offering of a sacrificial animal. In Egypt it is a national full-day public-holiday period; the displayed Gregorian dates are estimated because Islamic dates follow the lunar calendar.

Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice, is associated with the Hajj pilgrimage, the Day of Arafah and the offering of a sacrificial animal. In Egypt it is a national full-day public-holiday period; the displayed Gregorian dates are estimated because Islamic dates follow the lunar calendar.

This is the government-designated substitute day for Islamic New Year. The holiday begins with Muharram, the first month of the Hijri calendar, whose year count is linked to Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina; the displayed Gregorian date is estimated because Islamic dates follow the lunar calendar. It is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

This is the government-designated substitute day for June 30 Revolution Day. The holiday commemorates the popular movement of 30 June 2013, which Egypt recognizes as a national celebration and official holiday; it is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

July 23 Revolution Day commemorates the 1952 Egyptian Revolution, which ended the monarchy and led to the republic. It is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Mawlid, the Prophet’s Birthday, commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition and is traditionally associated with 12 Rabi al-Awwal. In Egypt it is a national full-day public holiday; the displayed Gregorian date is estimated because Islamic dates follow the lunar calendar.

This is the government-designated substitute day for Armed Forces Day. The holiday commemorates Egypt’s 6 October 1973 crossing of the Suez Canal and the victory of the October War; it is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Coptic Christmas commemorates the Nativity of Jesus Christ in Coptic Christian tradition and is observed on 7 January. Egypt recognizes it as a national full-day public holiday for Muslims and Christians alike.

January 25 Revolution and National Police Day commemorates Egypt’s 2011 January 25 Revolution and honors police officers who resisted British forces at Ismailia on 25 January 1952. It is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is a national full-day public-holiday period in Egypt.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is a national full-day public-holiday period in Egypt.

Sham el-Nessim is an Egyptian spring festival with roots in ancient Egyptian traditions. It follows Coptic Easter and is celebrated on a Monday as a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Sinai Liberation Day commemorates Egypt’s recovery of Sinai, marked by raising the Egyptian flag there on 25 April 1982. It is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Labor Day honors Egyptian workers and their contribution to national development and is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Day of Arafah is the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, when pilgrims stand at Arafat during Hajj, immediately before Eid al-Adha. In Egypt it is a national full-day public holiday.

Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice, is associated with the Hajj pilgrimage, the Day of Arafah and the offering of a sacrificial animal. In Egypt it is a national full-day public-holiday period.

Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice, is associated with the Hajj pilgrimage, the Day of Arafah and the offering of a sacrificial animal. In Egypt it is a national full-day public-holiday period.

Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice, is associated with the Hajj pilgrimage, the Day of Arafah and the offering of a sacrificial animal. In Egypt it is a national full-day public-holiday period.

Islamic New Year begins with Muharram, the first month of the Hijri calendar, whose year count is linked to Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina. Its Gregorian date moves with the lunar calendar, and it is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

This is the government-designated substitute day for June 30 Revolution Day. The holiday commemorates the popular movement of 30 June 2013, which Egypt recognizes as a national celebration and official holiday; it is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

This is the government-designated substitute day for July 23 Revolution Day. The holiday commemorates the 1952 Egyptian Revolution, which ended the monarchy and led to the republic; it is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.

Mawlid, the Prophet’s Birthday, commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition. In Egypt it is a national full-day public holiday, traditionally associated with 12 Rabi al-Awwal.

This is the government-designated substitute day for Armed Forces Day. The holiday commemorates Egypt’s 6 October 1973 crossing of the Suez Canal and the victory of the October War; it is a national full-day public holiday in Egypt.