Public holidays in Egypt, 2027
13 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Egypt drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Thursday 7 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 7 January | Christmas Day | Thursday |
| 25 January | National Police Day | Monday |
| 25 January | Revolution Day 2011 | Monday |
| 9 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday |
| 25 April | Sinai Liberation Day | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Saturday |
| 3 May | Sham El Nessim | Monday |
| 16 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Sunday |
| 6 June | Islamic New Year | Sunday |
| 30 June | 30 June Day | Wednesday |
| 23 July | Revolution Day | Friday |
| 14 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Saturday |
| 6 October | Armed Forces Day | Wednesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2027?
13 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Egypt?
Christmas Day, on Thursday 7 January 2027.
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.