Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Egypt

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Egypt's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Egypt

Thursday 7 January 2027Christmas Day · عيد الميلاد المجيد
Monday 25 January 2027National Police Day · عيد الشرطة
Monday 25 January 2027Revolution Day 2011 · عيد ثورة 25 يناير
Tuesday 9 March 2027End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) · عيد الفطر
Sunday 25 April 2027Sinai Liberation Day · عيد تحرير سيناء
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · يوم العمال
Monday 3 May 2027Sham El Nessim · شم النسيم
Sunday 16 May 2027Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) · عيد الأضحى
Sunday 6 June 2027Islamic New Year · رأس السنة الهجرية
Wednesday 30 June 202730 June Day · عيد ثورة 30 يونيو
Friday 23 July 2027Revolution Day · يوم الثورة
Saturday 14 August 2027Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) · المولد النبويّ
Wednesday 6 October 2027Armed Forces Day · عيد القوات المسلحة

All 2026 holidays in Egypt

Wednesday 7 JanuaryChristmas Day · عيد الميلاد المجيد
Sunday 25 JanuaryNational Police Day · عيد الشرطة
Sunday 25 JanuaryRevolution Day 2011 · عيد ثورة 25 يناير
Friday 20 MarchEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) · عيد الفطر
Monday 13 AprilSham El Nessim · شم النسيم
Saturday 25 AprilSinai Liberation Day · عيد تحرير سيناء
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · يوم العمال
Wednesday 27 MayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) · عيد الأضحى
Tuesday 16 JuneIslamic New Year · رأس السنة الهجرية
Tuesday 30 June30 June Day · عيد ثورة 30 يونيو
Thursday 23 JulyRevolution Day · يوم الثورة
Tuesday 25 AugustBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) · المولد النبويّ
Tuesday 6 OctoberArmed Forces Day · عيد القوات المسلحة

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Egypt

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Egypt?

Christmas Day — Thursday 7 January 2027.

How many public holidays does Egypt have?

Egypt has 13 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Egypt?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Egypt during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Egypt?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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