How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2026?
Egypt has 21 public holidays in 2026, per Egypt Public Holidays 2026 — Prime Ministerial decrees (SIS / Cabinet announcements).
Egypt has 21 public holidays in 2026, per Egypt Public Holidays 2026 — Prime Ministerial decrees (SIS / Cabinet announcements). The longest long weekend lasts 6 days on 26–31 May 2026.
21 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Sun
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- 7Coptic Christmas
- 2925 January Revolution and Police Day (observed)
February
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No holidays this month.
March
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- 19Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 20Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 21Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 22Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 23Eid al-Fitr Holiday
April
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- 13Sham El-Nessim
- 25Sinai Liberation Day
May
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- 7Labour Day (observed)
- 26Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)
- 27Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)
- 28Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)
- 29Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)
- 30Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)
- 31Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)
June
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- 18Islamic New Year (observed)
- 30June 30 Revolution Day
July
Sun
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- 23July 23 Revolution Day
August
Sun
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- 25Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid, subject to confirmation)
September
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No holidays this month.
October
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- 6Armed Forces Day
November
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No holidays this month.
December
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No holidays this month.
Long Weekends in Egypt, 2026
Egypt has 4 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 6 days on 26–31 May 2026, covering Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day). Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
19–23 March 2026
entirely official days off
5 days
- Thu19Eid al-Fitr HolidayHoliday
- Fri20Eid al-Fitr HolidayHoliday
- Sat21Eid al-Fitr HolidayHoliday
- Sun22Eid al-Fitr HolidayHoliday
- Mon23Eid al-Fitr HolidayHoliday
11–13 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat11Saturday
- Sun12SundayHoliday
- Mon13Sham El-NessimHoliday
25–26 April 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat25Sinai Liberation DayHoliday
- Sun26SundayHoliday
26–31 May 2026
entirely official days off
6 days
- Tue26Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)Holiday
- Wed27Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)Holiday
- Thu28Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)Holiday
- Fri29Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)Holiday
- Sat30Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)Holiday
- Sun31Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day)Holiday
Egypt Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Egypt has 21 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 7 January (Coptic Christmas) and the last on 6 October (Armed Forces Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 January 2026 | Wednesday | Coptic Christmas | Holiday |
| 29 January 2026 | Thursday | 25 January Revolution and Police Day (observed) | Holiday |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Holiday |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Holiday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Holiday |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Holiday |
| 23 March 2026 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Holiday |
| 13 April 2026 | Monday | Sham El-Nessim | Holiday |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Sinai Liberation Day | Holiday |
| 7 May 2026 | Thursday | Labour Day (observed) | Holiday |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day) | Holiday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day) | Holiday |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day) | Holiday |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day) | Holiday |
| 30 May 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day) | Holiday |
| 31 May 2026 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day) | Holiday |
| 18 June 2026 | Thursday | Islamic New Year (observed) | Holiday |
| 30 June 2026 | Tuesday | June 30 Revolution Day | Holiday |
| 23 July 2026 | Thursday | July 23 Revolution Day | Holiday |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid, subject to confirmation) | Holiday |
| 6 October 2026 | Tuesday | Armed Forces Day | Holiday |
Official source: Egypt Public Holidays 2026 — Prime Ministerial decrees (SIS / Cabinet announcements) (Observed paid holidays per the individual PM decrees issued through June 2026: midweek national holidays are moved to Thursday by decree (except the Eids and Christmas). Decrees for the second half of the year (30 June and 23 July Revolution Days, Prophet's Birthday, Armed Forces Day) had not yet been issued as of mid-June; those holidays are shown on their statutory dates and may be moved to a Thursday.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Paid public holidays as observed per the individual Prime Ministerial decrees. Since 2020, midweek national holidays are usually moved to Thursday (except the Eids and Christmas) to bridge the Friday–Saturday weekend. Second-half-2026 decrees were still pending as of mid-June.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Egypt in 2026?
There are 4 long-weekend periods in Egypt in 2026. The longest lasts 6 days on 26-31 May 2026, covering Eid al-Adha Holiday (incl. Arafat Day).
What is the official source for the 2026 Egypt holiday calendar?
The official source is Egypt Public Holidays 2026 — Prime Ministerial decrees (SIS / Cabinet announcements) (Observed paid holidays per the individual PM decrees issued through June 2026: midweek national holidays are moved to Thursday by decree (except the Eids and Christmas). Decrees for the second half of the year (30 June and 23 July Revolution Days, Prophet's Birthday, Armed Forces Day) had not yet been issued as of mid-June; those holidays are shown on their statutory dates and may be moved to a Thursday).
Why do Egyptian holidays often shift to Thursday?
Egypt's weekend is Friday and Saturday. Since 2020, the Cabinet moves most national holidays that fall midweek to the nearest Thursday by decree, creating a three-day weekend — for example, in 2026, Police Day (25 January) was observed on Thursday 29 January and Labour Day (1 May, a Friday) on Thursday 7 May. Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Coptic Christmas are never moved.
What is Sham El-Nessim and when was it in 2026?
Sham El-Nessim is an ancient Egyptian spring festival celebrated by all faiths on the Monday after Coptic Easter. In 2026, Coptic Easter fell on Sunday 12 April, so Sham El-Nessim was Monday 13 April — a paid holiday for both sectors.