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Egypt public holidays 2027: 13 holidays, 2 long weekends

In 2027, Egypt has 13 public holidays: 10 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 2 long weekends. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 9, 2027, and January is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 13Public holidays
  • 10On weekdays
  • 251Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • JanuaryBusiest month

Public holidays in 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 7, 2027ThursdayChristmas Day—
January 25, 2027MondayNational Police Day—
January 25, 2027MondayRevolution Day 2011—
March 9, 2027TuesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
April 25, 2027SundaySinai Liberation Day—
May 1, 2027SaturdayLabour Day—
May 3, 2027MondaySham El Nessim—
May 16, 2027SundayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
June 6, 2027SundayIslamic New Year—
June 30, 2027Wednesday30 June Day—
July 23, 2027FridayRevolution Day—
August 14, 2027SaturdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—
October 6, 2027WednesdayArmed Forces Day—

2027 calendar

  • Holiday
  • Weekend
January 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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September 2027
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October 2027
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November 2027
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December 2027
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Labour DayMay 1, 2027Saturday
Revolution DayJuly 23, 2027Friday
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 14, 2027Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 7, 2027 – January 9, 20273No leave neededChristmas Day
January 1, 2027 – January 9, 202794Christmas Day
January 22, 2027 – January 25, 202741National Police Day, Revolution Day 2011
March 5, 2027 – March 9, 202752End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
April 23, 2027 – April 25, 20273No leave neededSinai Liberation Day

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 9, 202711 earlier
Sham El NessimMay 3, 202720 later
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16, 202711 earlier
Islamic New YearJune 6, 202710 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 14, 202711 earlier

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