Egypt public holidays 2026
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 4
Egypt public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 7 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| January 25 | Sunday | National Police Day |
| January 25 | Sunday | Revolution Day 2011 |
| March 20 – March 22 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 13 | Monday | Sham El Nessim |
| April 25 | Saturday | Sinai Liberation Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 – May 30 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year |
| June 30 | Tuesday | 30 June Day |
| July 23 | Thursday | Revolution Day |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| October 6 | Tuesday | Armed Forces Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 7 – January 104 days off · if you take Thursday January 8 off
- January 23 – January 253 days off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 10 – April 134 days off · if you take Sunday April 12 off
- May 27 – May 304 days off
- July 23 – July 253 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2026?
Egypt has 13 public holidays in 2026; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Egypt has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.