Public holidays in Egypt, 2026
13 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Egypt drops from PING to MAYBE.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 7 January | Christmas Day | Wednesday |
| 25 January | National Police Day | Sunday |
| 25 January | Revolution Day 2011 | Sunday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 13 April | Sham El Nessim | Monday |
| 25 April | Sinai Liberation Day | Saturday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 16 June | Islamic New Year | Tuesday |
| 30 June | 30 June Day | Tuesday |
| 23 July | Revolution Day | Thursday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 6 October | Armed Forces Day | Tuesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.