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When are the next National holidays in Egypt?
Upcoming Holidays
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Revolution Day July 23
Jul 23, . The National Day of Egypt and is the biggest non-religious public holiday in Egypt. -
Revolution Day July 23 Holiday
Jul 24, . The National Day of Egypt and is the biggest non-religious public holiday in Egypt. -
El Hijra
Aug 9, . Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD. -
Armed Forces Day
Oct 6, . Celebrates Egypt's victory in the October War of 1973 -
Al-Mouled Al-Nabawy
Oct 18, . Celebrated on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi’i Al-Awal -
Coptic Christmas
Jan 7, . The Coptic Orthodox Church recognises 7 January as the day that Jesus was born
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 | |
| Thursday | Sinai Liberation Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Coptic Easter Sunday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Sham El Nessim | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | End of Ramadan | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | End of Ramadan Day 2 | National Holiday | |
| Friday | End of Ramadan Day 3 | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | End of Ramadan Day 4 | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | End of Ramadan Day 4 | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Revolution Day June 30 | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid-el-Kibr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid-el-Kibr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Day of Arafah | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid-el-Kibr | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid-el-Kibr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid-el-Kibr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Revolution Day July 23 | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Revolution Day July 23 Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | El Hijra | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Armed Forces Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | 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.
Egypt Holiday News
- 16 July 2021: Egypt cabinet: Holidays of Eid Al-Adha, 1952 Revolution spans 8 days, starting on July 17 source: Egypt Online
- 10 May 2021: Five days paid holiday for private sector workers in Eid al-Fitr: Minister source: Egypt Independent
- 29 April 2021: Egypt announces April 29th - May 3rd as holidays for public and private sector source: Public Holiday News
- 28 April 2021: Egypt’s CBE announces 5-day bank holiday for Sinai Liberation Day, Easter, Sham El-Nessim source: Ahram
- 22 April 2021: Thursday 29 April paid holiday for Egyptians to commemorate Sinai Liberation Day source: Ahram
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