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Note Observance of fasting during the month of Ramadan is currently in effect. This may affect the length of working hours.
When are the next National holidays in Egypt?
Upcoming Holidays
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Sinai Liberation Day
Apr 25, . Commemorates the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Sinai Peninsula in April 1982 -
Labour Day
May 1, . This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ... -
Coptic Easter Sunday
May 2, . Easter is the most significant religious holiday for the world's roughly 300 million ... -
Sham El Nessim
May 3, . Sham El-Nessim is an ancient Egyptian spring festival celebrated on the day after Coptic ... -
End of Ramadan
May 13, . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
End of Ramadan Day 2
May 14, . Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
List of Holidays in Egypt in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Coptic Christmas | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Revolution Day January 25 (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Sinai Liberation Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Coptic Easter Sunday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Sham El Nessim | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | End of Ramadan | National Holiday | |
| Friday | End of Ramadan Day 2 | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | End of Ramadan Day 3 | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Revolution Day June 30 | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid Al Adha | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Revolution Day July 23 | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Tuesday | El Hijra | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Armed Forces Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Al-Mouled Al-Nabawy | National Holiday |
Notes
- Islamic holiday exact dates are subject to moon sightings and may differ from the date given
- Friday and Saturday is the weekend
- Since 2020, Egypt has observed most mid-week holidays on Thursdays regardless of the day on which they fall and may also move those days to Sundays.
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