Egypt (EG)
Egypt is one of the world's oldest civilisations — the land of the Pharaohs, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the mighty Nile River.
Capital: Cairo
Region: Africa
Language: Arabic
Currency: EGP (£)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 22)
Emergency: 123
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Public Holidays 2026
13 holidays in Egypt. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
رأس السنة الميلادية
Gregorian New Year. Public holiday across Egypt.
Wed 7
Coptic Christmas Public Holiday
عيد الميلاد المجيد
Coptic Orthodox Christmas Day. National public holiday observed by all Egyptians regardless of religion.
Sun 25
Revolution Day (25 January) Public Holiday
عيد ثورة 25 يناير
Commemorates the 2011 Arab Spring uprising that led to the fall of President Mubarak. Public holiday.
March 2026
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) Public Holiday
عيد الفطر المبارك
Three-day celebration marking the end of the Ramadan fasting month. Exact dates depend on moon sighting. 2026 approximate dates: March 20–22. Major family celebration; most businesses closed. Banks and government offices shut for at least 3 days.
April 2026
Sat 25
Sinai Liberation Day Public Holiday
عيد تحرير سيناء
Marks the return of the Sinai Peninsula from Israeli control in 1982 following the Camp David Accords.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
عيد العمال
International Workers' Day. Public holiday with parades and celebrations.
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) Public Holiday
عيد الأضحى المبارك
Three-day religious holiday marking the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. Livestock are slaughtered and meat distributed to the poor. 2026 approximate dates: May 27–29. Exact dates vary by moon sighting. Most businesses closed.
June 2026
Tue 16
Islamic New Year (Ras El-Sana El-Hijriya) Public Holiday
رأس السنة الهجرية
Beginning of the Islamic lunar new year — 1 Muharram 1448 AH. Public holiday; date varies annually by moon sighting. 2026 approximate date.
Tue 30
June 30 Revolution Day Public Holiday
ذكرى ثورة 30 يونيو
Commemorates the mass protests of June 30, 2013 that led to the removal of President Mohamed Morsi and paved the way for the current government.
July 2026
Thu 23
Revolution Day (National Day) Public Holiday
عيد ثورة 23 يوليو
Egypt's main National Day — commemorates the 1952 Revolution led by the Free Officers (Nasser, Naguib) that ended the monarchy and established the republic. Military parades and celebrations.
August 2026
Wed 26
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) Public Holiday
المولد النبوي الشريف
Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad — 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH. 2026 approximate date — subject to official moon-sighting announcement. Streets are decorated; sweets distributed.
September 2026
Fri 11
Coptic New Year (Nayrouz) Public Holiday
نيروز — رأس السنة القبطية
The Coptic New Year (Year of the Martyrs). Public holiday recognised nationally. Coptic Christians celebrate with church services; the date corresponds to 1 Thout in the Coptic calendar.
October 2026
Tue 6
Armed Forces Day Public Holiday
عيد القوات المسلحة
Commemorates the Egyptian crossing of the Suez Canal at the start of the October War (Yom Kippur War) in 1973. Major military parades; a source of great national pride.
Note: Some holidays in Egypt apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.