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Egypt Public Holidays 2026

There are 20 public holidays in Egypt in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 20 public holidays Egypt marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
7 January 2026WednesdayCoptic Christmas DayCoptic Christmas Day is a national holiday in Egypt
25 January 2026SundayRevolution Day January 25Revolution Day January 25 is a national holiday in Egypt
29 January 2026ThursdayDay off for Revolution Day January 25Revolution Day January 25 is a national holiday in Egypt
21 March 2026SaturdayEid el FitrEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
22 March 2026SundayEid el Fitr HolidayEid el Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Egypt
23 March 2026MondayEid el Fitr HolidayEid el Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Egypt
13 April 2026MondaySpring FestivalOrthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
25 April 2026SaturdaySinai Liberation DaySinai Liberation Day is a national holiday in Egypt
1 May 2026FridayLabor DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
26 May 2026TuesdayArafat DayArafat Day is a national holiday in Egypt
27 May 2026WednesdayEid al-AdhaEid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
28 May 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Egypt
29 May 2026FridayEid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Egypt
17 June 2026WednesdayMuharramMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
30 June 2026TuesdayJune 30 RevolutionJune 30 Revolution is a national holiday in Egypt
2 July 2026ThursdayDay off for June 30 RevolutionJune 30 Revolution is a national holiday in Egypt
23 July 2026ThursdayRevolution Day July 23Revolution Day July 23 is a national holiday in Egypt
26 August 2026WednesdayProphet Mohamed's BirthdayMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
6 October 2026TuesdayArmed Forces DayArmed Forces Day is a national holiday in Egypt
8 October 2026ThursdayDay off for Armed Forces DayArmed Forces Day is a national holiday in Egypt

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Egypt in 2026?

There are 20 public holidays in Egypt in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Egypt?

The next holiday in Egypt is Revolution Day July 23 on 23 July 2026 (Thursday).

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