Egypt Public Holidays 2025
Egypt observes 13 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | Tuesday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Jan 25 | Saturday | National Police Day | Public |
| Jan 25 | Saturday | Revolution Day 2011 | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Sham El Nessim | Public |
| Apr 25 | Friday | Sinai Liberation Day | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 26 | Thursday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Jun 30 | Monday | 30 June Day | Public |
| Jul 23 | Wednesday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Sep 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Oct 6 | Monday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Egypt
Public holidays in Egypt are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2025?
- Egypt has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Egypt?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Egypt close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.