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Public Holidays in Egypt — 2026
Egypt observes 15 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | عيد الميلاد المجيد | Nationwide |
| Thursday, January 29, 2026 | Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day | عيد الثورة 25 يناير | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | Easter Monday | Sham El-Nessim | Nationwide |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Sinai Liberation Day | عيد تحرير سيناء | Nationwide |
| Thursday, May 7, 2026 | Labour Day | عيد العمال | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Eid Al-Adha | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Eid Al-Adha | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 | Eid Al-Adha | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Eid Al-Adha | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, May 31, 2026 | Eid Al-Adha | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Islamic New Year | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, July 2, 2026 | June 30 Revolution | ثورة 30 يونيو | Nationwide |
| Thursday, July 23, 2026 | Revolution Day | عيد ثورة 23 يوليو | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | Armed Forces Day | عيد القوات المسلحة | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 17 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 21 |
| August | 20 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 23 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) |
| Monday, January 25, 2027 | Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day |
| Sunday, April 25, 2027 | Sinai Liberation Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Thursday, June 10, 2027 | Islamic New Year |
| Thursday, July 1, 2027 | June 30 Revolution |
| Friday, July 23, 2027 | Revolution Day |
| Saturday, August 14, 2027 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) |
| Wednesday, October 6, 2027 | Armed 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.