Public Holidays in Egypt
Egypt observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Egypt
- Revolution DayThursday, July 23, 2026
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Armed Forces DayTuesday, October 6, 2026
- Christmas DayThursday, January 7, 2027
- National Police DayMonday, January 25, 2027
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Jan 25 | Sunday | National Police Day | Public |
| Jan 25 | Sunday | Revolution Day 2011 | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Sham El Nessim | Public |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | Sinai Liberation Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Jun 30 | Tuesday | 30 June Day | Public |
| Jul 23 | Thursday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Oct 6 | Tuesday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026