Egypt Public Holidays
Public holidays in Egypt combine national civic days with Islamic religious festivals, and the Coptic Orthodox Christmas is also observed. The Islamic holidays follow the Hijri lunar calendar, so they move about eleven days earlier each year and are confirmed close to the date.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
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Revolution Day July 23
23 July 2026 (Thursday), in 20 days
Upcoming public holidays
The holidays that matter most in Egypt
Eid el Fitr
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and is one of the two major Islamic festivals.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, the feast of the sacrifice, coincides with the annual Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son.
Revolution Day July 23
Revolution Day (23 July) commemorates the 1952 revolution led by the Free Officers Movement that ended the monarchy.
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How public holidays work in Egypt
Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Egypt treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Egypt have?
Egypt has 20 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in Egypt?
The next holiday is Revolution Day July 23 on 23 July 2026 (Thursday).
Can I add Egypt holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Egypt's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.