Egypt public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Egypt. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2026 | Wednesday | عيد الميلاد المجيد |
| January 29, 2026 | Thursday | ثورة ٢٥ يناير وعيد الشرطة (يوم تعويضي) |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | عيد الفطر المبارك |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | عيد الفطر المبارك |
| April 13, 2026 | Monday | عيد شم النسيم |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | عيد تحرير سيناء |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | عيد العمال |
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | وقفة عيد الأضحى المبارك (تقديري) |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | عيد الأضحى المبارك (تقديري) |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | عيد الأضحى المبارك (تقديري) |
| May 29, 2026 | Friday | عيد الأضحى المبارك (تقديري) |
| June 18, 2026 | Thursday | رأس السنة الهجرية (يوم تعويضي تقديري) |
| July 2, 2026 | Thursday | عيد ثورة ٣٠ يونيو (يوم تعويضي) |
| July 23, 2026 | Thursday | عيد ثورة ٢٣ يوليو |
| August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | المولد النبوي الشريف (تقديري) |
| October 8, 2026 | Thursday | عيد القوات المسلحة (يوم تعويضي) |
Weekend days: Friday and Saturday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2026?
16 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Friday and Saturday).
What days are weekends for Egypt?
Weekend days are Friday and Saturday.
When is the next Egypt holiday?
عيد الميلاد المجيد on Thursday, January 7, 2027.
How do I check Egypt business days in code?
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