Holidays in Egypt in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Egypt in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Egypt.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
January 1 Bank Holiday Egypt
January 1 2026, Thursday
Local holiday
Coptic Christmas Day Egypt
January 7 2026, Wednesday
National
Revolution Day January 25 Egypt
January 25 2026, Sunday
National
March Equinox Egypt
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Eid el Fitr Egypt
March 20 2026, Friday
National
Eid el Fitr Day 2 Egypt
March 21 2026, Saturday
National
Eid el Fitr Day 3 Egypt
March 22 2026, Sunday
National
Coptic Good Friday Egypt
April 10 2026, Friday
Observance
Coptic Holy Saturday Egypt
April 11 2026, Saturday
Observance
Coptic Easter Sunday Egypt
April 12 2026, Sunday
National
Spring Festival Egypt
April 13 2026, Monday
National
Sinai Liberation Day Egypt
April 25 2026, Saturday
National
Labor Day Egypt
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Arafat Day Egypt
May 26 2026, Tuesday
National
Eid al-Adha Egypt
May 27 2026, Wednesday
National
Eid al-Adha Day 2 Egypt
May 28 2026, Thursday
National
Eid al-Adha Day 3 Egypt
May 29 2026, Friday
National
Eid al-Adha Day 4 Egypt
May 30 2026, Saturday
National
Muharram Egypt
June 17 2026, Wednesday
National
June Solstice Egypt
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
June 30 Revolution Egypt
June 30 2026, Tuesday
National
July 1 Bank Holiday Egypt
July 1 2026, Wednesday
Local holiday
Revolution Day July 23 Egypt
July 23 2026, Thursday
National
Flooding of the Nile Egypt
August 15 2026, Saturday
Observance
Prophet Mohamed's Birthday Egypt
August 26 2026, Wednesday
National
Nayrouz Egypt
September 11 2026, Friday
Observance
September Equinox Egypt
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Armed Forces Day Egypt
October 6 2026, Tuesday
National
December Solstice Egypt
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal