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Egypt
Egypt's holidays combine Islamic observances (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Mawlid) with Coptic Christian celebrations and national commemorations like Revolution Day and Sham el-Nessim.
Key Information
- Capital
- Cairo
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Languages
- Arabic
- Public Holidays
- 14
- Currency
- EGP
- ISO Code
- EG
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 7 | Wednesday | Coptic Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Jan. 29 | Thursday | January 25th Revolution and National Police Day | Public Holiday |
| March 20 | Friday | 🌙 Eid al-Fitr(عيد الفطر) | Religious Holiday |
| April 13 | Monday | 🧧 Chinese New Year(春节 (Chūnjié)) | Cultural Celebration |
| April 25 | Saturday | Sinai Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day | Public Holiday |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day | Public Holiday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | 🕌 Eid al-Adha(عيد الأضحى) | Religious Holiday |
| June 18 | Thursday | Islamic New Year (observed, estimated) | Public Holiday |
| July 2 | Thursday | June 30 Revolution Day | Public Holiday |
| July 23 | Thursday | July 23 Revolution Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug. 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Oct. 8 | Thursday | Armed Forces Day | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
5:1
Arafat Day
Take 1 → Get 5 days
#2
4:1
January 25th Revolution and National Police Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
#3
4:1
Islamic New Year (observed, estimated)
Take 1 → Get 4 days
All Holidays (20)
Arafat Day
Public Holiday
Public
Arafat Day (estimated); Labor Day (observed)
Public Holiday
Public
Armed Forces Day
Public Holiday
Public
Chinese New Year(春节 (Chūnjié))
Cultural Celebration
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Coptic Christmas Day
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha(عيد الأضحى)
Religious Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha (estimated); Sinai Liberation Day (observed)
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr(عيد الفطر)
Religious Holiday
Public
Islamic New Year
Public Holiday
Public
Islamic New Year (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
January 25th Revolution and National Police Day
Public Holiday
Public
July 23 Revolution Day
Public Holiday
Public
June 30 Revolution Day
Public Holiday
Public
Labor Day
Public Holiday
Public
Mawlid(المولد النبوي)
Religious Holiday
Public
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public
Prophet's Birthday
Public Holiday
Public
Ramadan(رمضان)
Religious Holiday
Public
Sinai Liberation Day
Public Holiday
Public