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Egypt public holidays 2026: 13 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2026, Egypt has 13 public holidays: 10 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 20, 2026, and January is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 13Public holidays
  • 10On weekdays
  • 252Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • JanuaryBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 7, 2026WednesdayChristmas Day—
January 25, 2026SundayNational Police Day—
January 25, 2026SundayRevolution Day 2011—
March 20, 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
April 13, 2026MondaySham El Nessim—
April 25, 2026SaturdaySinai Liberation Day—
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day—
May 27, 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
June 16, 2026TuesdayIslamic New Year—
June 30, 2026Tuesday30 June Day—
July 23, 2026ThursdayRevolution Day—
August 25, 2026TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—
October 6, 2026TuesdayArmed Forces Day—

2026 calendar

  • Holiday
  • Weekend
January 2026
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February 2026
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March 2026
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April 2026
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May 2026
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June 2026
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July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 20, 2026Friday
Sinai Liberation DayApril 25, 2026Saturday
Labour DayMay 1, 2026Friday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 7, 2026 – January 10, 202641Christmas Day
January 23, 2026 – January 25, 20263No leave neededNational Police Day, Revolution Day 2011
January 23, 2026 – January 31, 202694National Police Day, Revolution Day 2011
April 10, 2026 – April 13, 202641Sham El Nessim
May 27, 2026 – May 30, 202641Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 20, 202610 earlier
Sham El NessimApril 13, 20268 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 27, 202610 earlier
Islamic New YearJune 16, 202610 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 25, 202610 earlier

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