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7JanWed
Coptic Christmas عيد الميلاد المجيد
29 Koiak 1742 (Coptic calendar)
Orthodox Christmas of the Coptic Church (≈10% of the population); national paid holiday.
“Merry Christmas” · عيد ميلاد مجيد
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Egypt: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Ramadan shortens government hours and slows approvals, and the Eid holidays (often 5–6 days) halt customs and banking; summer (Jul–Aug) is slower, and Egypt routinely moves mid-week holidays to Thursdays, announced only days ahead.
- Public holidays 2026
- 12
- Public holidays 2027
- 12
- Weekend
- Fri–Sat
- Calendars
- Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) · Coptic
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Egypt
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
202616 dates202715 dates Public holiday Regional holiday Festivals & observances 12small number = Islamic (Hijri) day Full moon
Egypt calendar 2026
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu115216317418519620721822923102411251226132714281529161 Muha172183194205216227238249251026112712281329143015
July 2026
August 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu1182193204215226237248259261027112812291330141 Rabi152163174185196207218229231024112512261327142815291630173118
September 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu11922032142252362472582692710281129121 Rabi1321431541651761871982092110221123122413251426152716281729183019
October 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12022132242352462572682792810291130121 Juma13214315416517618719820921102211231224132514261527162817291830193120
November 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu1212223234245256267278289291030111 Juma12213314415516617718819920102111221223132414251526162717281829193020
December 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu121222323424525626727828929101 Raja1121231341451561671781891910201121122213231424152516261727182819292030213122
January 2026
- 16JanFri
Isra and Mi'raj الإسراء والمعراج
27 Rajab 1447 AH · estimated
Commemorates the Prophet's night journey; religious observance, normal working day.
- 29JanThu
Revolution Day / Police Day (observed) عيد ثورة 25 يناير وعيد الشرطة
Marks the 25 January 2011 revolution and Police Day; holiday moved from Sunday 25 Jan to Thursday 29 Jan under Egypt's long-weekend policy.
February 2026
- 19FebThu
Ramadan رمضان
1–29 Ramadan 1447 AH
Holy month (began 19 Feb 2026 per Dar al-Ifta). Government hours shortened, streets busy at night; productivity and response times fall, especially in the afternoon.
“Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم
March 2026
- 19MarThu
Eid al-Fitr holiday عيد الفطر
29 Ramadan – 4 Shawwal 1447 AH
Eid fell on 20 Mar 2026; the Cabinet holiday ran 19–23 Mar for public and private sectors (banks closed to 24 Mar). Government, banks and customs closed.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد فطر مبارك
April 2026
- 12AprSun
Coptic Easter عيد القيامة المجيد
Orthodox (Julian) Easter
Coptic Orthodox Easter Sunday; paid day off for Christian employees, normal working day for others.
- 13AprMon
Sham el-Nessim شم النسيم
Monday after Coptic Easter
Ancient Egyptian spring festival celebrated by all Egyptians with picnics, salted fish (fesikh) and coloured eggs. National holiday.
“Happy Sham el-Nessim” · شم نسيم سعيد
- 25AprSat
Sinai Liberation Day عيد تحرير سيناء
Marks the 1982 Israeli withdrawal from Sinai. National holiday (fell on a Saturday).
May 2026
- 7MayThu
Labour Day (observed) عيد العمال
International Workers' Day; moved from Friday 1 May to Thursday 7 May.
- 26MayTue
Arafat Day and Eid al-Adha وقفة عرفات وعيد الأضحى
9–14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid 27 May); six-day holiday 26–31 May 2026, the longest of the year. Government, banks and customs closed.
“Eid al-Adha Mubarak” · عيد أضحى مبارك
June 2026
- 18JunThu
Islamic New Year (observed) رأس السنة الهجرية
1 Muharram 1448 AH (17 Jun), observed Thu 18 Jun · estimated
Hijri year 1448 began 17 Jun in Egypt; the paid holiday was observed on Thursday 18 Jun.
“Happy Hijri New Year” · كل عام وأنتم بخير
July 2026
- 2JulThu
June 30 Revolution Day (observed) ذكرى ثورة 30 يونيو
Anniversary of the 30 June 2013 uprising; holiday moved from Tuesday 30 Jun to Thursday 2 Jul.
- 23JulThu
Revolution Day (National Day) عيد ثورة 23 يوليو
Egypt's National Day, marking the 1952 revolution. National holiday.
“Happy National Day” · كل عام ومصر بخير
August 2026
- 27AugThu
Prophet's Birthday (observed) المولد النبوي الشريف
12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH, observed Thu 27 Aug · estimated
Mawlid al-Nabawi, celebrated with sweets (halawet el-mawlid) and Sufi gatherings; holiday observed Thursday 27 Aug.
September 2026
- 11SeptFri
Coptic New Year (Nayrouz) عيد النيروز
1 Thout 1743 (Coptic calendar)
Start of the Coptic year; church feast, normal working day.
October 2026
- 8OctThu
Armed Forces Day (observed) عيد القوات المسلحة
Commemorates the 6 October 1973 crossing of the Suez Canal; holiday moved from Tuesday 6 Oct to Thursday 8 Oct.
Egypt calendar 2027
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12422532642752862973081 Dhuʻ9210311412513614715816917101811191220132114221523162417251826192720282129223023
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12622732842951 Safa62738495106117128139141015111612171318141915201621172218231924202521262227232824292530263127
August 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12822931 Rabi42536475869710811912101311141215131614171518161917201821192220232124222523262427252826292730283129
September 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu13021 Rabi3243546576879810911101211131214131514161517161817191820192120222123222423252426252726282729283029
October 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu11 Juma2233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030311 Juma
November 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829291 Raja302
December 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu132435465768798109111012111312141315141615171618171918201921202221232224232524262527262827292830291 Shaʻ302313
January 2027
- 7JanThu
Coptic Christmas عيد الميلاد المجيد
29 Koiak 1743 (Coptic calendar)
Coptic Orthodox Christmas; national paid holiday.
“Merry Christmas” · عيد ميلاد مجيد
- 28JanThu
Revolution Day / Police Day (expected observed) عيد ثورة 25 يناير وعيد الشرطة
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
25 Jan 2027 is a Monday; Egypt usually moves mid-week holidays to Thursday, so observance on 28 Jan is expected (to be confirmed by Cabinet).
February 2027
- 8FebMon
Ramadan (expected) رمضان
1–29/30 Ramadan 1448 AH · estimated
Expected start; confirmed by Dar al-Ifta moon sighting. Shortened government hours.
“Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم
March 2027
- 9MarTue
Eid al-Fitr (expected) عيد الفطر
1–4 Shawwal 1448 AH · estimated
Expected; the Cabinet announces the exact 3–5 day holiday shortly before.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد فطر مبارك
April 2027
- 25AprSun
Sinai Liberation Day عيد تحرير سيناء
National holiday (falls on a Sunday; may be moved).
May 2027
- 1MaySat
Labour Day عيد العمال
Falls on Saturday (weekend); the Cabinet may set a substitute day.
- 2MaySun
Coptic Easter عيد القيامة المجيد
Orthodox (Julian) Easter
Coptic Orthodox Easter Sunday; day off for Christian employees.
- 3MayMon
Sham el-Nessim شم النسيم
Monday after Coptic Easter
Spring festival celebrated nationwide; national holiday.
“Happy Sham el-Nessim” · شم نسيم سعيد
- 15MaySat
Arafat Day and Eid al-Adha (expected) وقفة عرفات وعيد الأضحى
9–13 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH · estimated
Expected; Eid al-Adha ≈16 May 2027. Multi-day holiday announced by the Cabinet.
“Eid al-Adha Mubarak” · عيد أضحى مبارك
June 2027
- 6JunSun
Islamic New Year (expected) رأس السنة الهجرية
1 Muharram 1449 AH · estimated
Expected; may be observed on a Thursday.
“Happy Hijri New Year” · كل عام وأنتم بخير
- 30JunWed
June 30 Revolution Day ذكرى ثورة 30 يونيو
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Falls on a Wednesday; likely moved to Thursday 1 Jul (to be confirmed).
July 2027
- 23JulFri
Revolution Day (National Day) عيد ثورة 23 يوليو
National Day (falls on a Friday).
“Happy National Day” · كل عام ومصر بخير
August 2027
- 14AugSat
Prophet's Birthday (expected) المولد النبوي الشريف
12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1449 AH · estimated
Expected; observed date set by the Cabinet.
September 2027
- 11SeptSat
Coptic New Year (Nayrouz) عيد النيروز
1 Thout 1744 (Coptic calendar)
Start of the Coptic year; normal working day.
October 2027
- 6OctWed
Armed Forces Day عيد القوات المسلحة
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Falls on a Wednesday; likely observed Thursday 7 Oct (to be confirmed).
Business closures ahead in Egypt
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2027Thursday | Coptic Christmasعيد الميلاد المجيد | In 71 days | Other29 Koiak 1743 (Coptic calendar) | National |
| 28 Jan 2027Thursday | Revolution Day / Police Day (expected observed)عيد ثورة 25 يناير وعيد الشرطة | In 92 days | Gregorianestimated | National |
| 9–12 Mar 2027Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (expected)عيد الفطر | In 132 days | Islamic (Hijri)1–4 Shawwal 1448 AHestimated | National |
| 25 Apr 2027Sunday | Sinai Liberation Dayعيد تحرير سيناء | In 179 days | Gregorian | National |
| 3 May 2027Monday | Sham el-Nessimشم النسيم | In 187 days | OtherMonday after Coptic Easter | National |
| 15–19 May 2027Saturday | Arafat Day and Eid al-Adha (expected)وقفة عرفات وعيد الأضحى | In 199 days | Islamic (Hijri)9–13 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AHestimated | National |
| 6 Jun 2027Sunday | Islamic New Year (expected)رأس السنة الهجرية | In 221 days | Islamic (Hijri)1 Muharram 1449 AHestimated | National |
| 30 Jun 2027Wednesday | June 30 Revolution Dayذكرى ثورة 30 يونيو | In 245 days | Gregorianestimated | National |
| 23 Jul 2027Friday | Revolution Day (National Day)عيد ثورة 23 يوليو | In 268 days | Gregorian | National |
| 14 Aug 2027Saturday | Prophet's Birthday (expected)المولد النبوي الشريف | In 290 days | Islamic (Hijri)12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1449 AHestimated | National |
| 6 Oct 2027Wednesday | Armed Forces Dayعيد القوات المسلحة | In 343 days | Gregorianestimated | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Egypt →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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