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Public Holidays in Egypt — 2026

Egypt observes 7 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.

DateHolidayLocal nameScope
Wednesday, January 7, 2026Christmas Day (Orthodox)عيد الميلاد المجيدNationwide
Sunday, January 25, 2026Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Dayعيد الثورة 25 ينايرNationwide
Saturday, April 25, 2026Sinai Liberation Dayعيد تحرير سيناءNationwide
Friday, May 1, 2026Labour Dayعيد العمالNationwide
Thursday, July 2, 2026June 30 Revolutionثورة 30 يونيوNationwide
Thursday, July 23, 2026Revolution Dayعيد ثورة 23 يوليوNationwide
Tuesday, October 6, 2026Armed Forces Dayعيد القوات المسلحةNationwide

Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)

MonthWorking days
January21
February20
March22
April22
May20
June22
July21
August21
September22
October21
November21
December23

2027 holidays preview

DateHoliday
Thursday, January 7, 2027Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Monday, January 25, 2027Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day
Sunday, April 25, 2027Sinai Liberation Day
Saturday, May 1, 2027Labour Day
Thursday, July 1, 2027June 30 Revolution
Friday, July 23, 2027Revolution Day
Wednesday, October 6, 2027Armed Forces Day
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.