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Public Holidays 2026

Egypt

Official public holidays in Egypt for 2026 and 2027. 7 national holidays this year.

7

Holidays in 2026

3

Remaining this year

June 30 Revolution

Next holiday · July 2, 2026

2026 Public Holidays

January 2026

7

Wed

Christmas Day (Orthodox)

عيد الميلاد المجيد

25

Sun

Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day

عيد الثورة 25 يناير

April 2026

25

Sat

Sinai Liberation Day

عيد تحرير سيناء

May 2026

1

Fri

Labour Day

عيد العمال

July 2026

2

Thu

June 30 Revolution

ثورة 30 يونيو

23

Thu

Revolution Day

عيد ثورة 23 يوليو

October 2026

6

Tue

Armed Forces Day

عيد القوات المسلحة

2027 Public Holidays

January 2027

7

Thu

Christmas Day (Orthodox)

عيد الميلاد المجيد

25

Mon

Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day

عيد الثورة 25 يناير

April 2027

25

Sun

Sinai Liberation Day

عيد تحرير سيناء

May 2027

1

Sat

Labour Day

عيد العمال

July 2027

1

Thu

June 30 Revolution

ثورة 30 يونيو

23

Fri

Revolution Day

عيد ثورة 23 يوليو

October 2027

6

Wed

Armed Forces Day

عيد القوات المسلحة


Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2026?

Egypt has 7 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.

Is today a public holiday in Egypt?

No, today is not a public holiday in Egypt. The next public holiday is June 30 Revolution on July 2, 2026.

When is the next public holiday in Egypt?

The next public holiday in Egypt is June 30 Revolution, on July 2, 2026.

Are public holidays in Egypt paid days off?

In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in Egypt depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.

Do public holidays in Egypt change every year?

The dates of most public holidays in Egypt are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.

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