Public Holidays in Egypt
Every public holiday in Egypt for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day (Orthodox) · Thursday, January 7, 2027
Egypt public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | عيد الميلاد المجيد | Public |
| Jan 29 | Thursday | عيد الثورة 25 يناير | Public |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Sham El-Nessim | Public |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | عيد تحرير سيناء | Public |
| May 7 | Thursday | عيد العمال | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid Al-Adha | Public |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid Al-Adha | Public |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid Al-Adha | Public |
| May 30 | Saturday | Eid Al-Adha | Public |
| May 31 | Sunday | Eid Al-Adha | Public |
| Jun 18 | Thursday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Jul 2 | Thursday | ثورة 30 يونيو | Public |
| Jul 23 | Thursday | عيد ثورة 23 يوليو | Public |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Public |
| Oct 6 | Tuesday | عيد القوات المسلحة | Public |
Egypt public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | Thursday | عيد الميلاد المجيد | Public |
| Jan 25 | Monday | عيد الثورة 25 يناير | Public |
| Apr 25 | Sunday | عيد تحرير سيناء | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | عيد العمال | Public |
| May 3 | Monday | Sham El-Nessim | Public |
| Jun 10 | Thursday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Jul 1 | Thursday | ثورة 30 يونيو | Public |
| Jul 23 | Friday | عيد ثورة 23 يوليو | Public |
| Aug 14 | Saturday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public |
| Oct 6 | Wednesday | عيد القوات المسلحة | Public |
Egypt public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | Friday | عيد الميلاد المجيد | Public |
| Jan 25 | Tuesday | عيد الثورة 25 يناير | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Sham El-Nessim | Public |
| Apr 25 | Tuesday | عيد تحرير سيناء | Public |
| May 4 | Thursday | عيد العمال | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Jun 30 | Friday | ثورة 30 يونيو | Public |
| Jul 23 | Sunday | عيد ثورة 23 يوليو | Public |
| Aug 3 | Thursday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public |
| Oct 6 | Friday | عيد القوات المسلحة | Public |
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About holidays in Egypt
This page lists Egypt's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Egypt?
Egypt has 15 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Egypt?
Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday, January 7, 2027 — 72 days away.
Are all holidays in Egypt nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.