When are the next National holidays in Egypt?
Upcoming Holidays
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Coptic Christmas
Jan 7, . The Coptic Orthodox Church recognises 7 January as the day that Jesus was born -
Revolution Day January 25 (in lieu)
Jan 25, . Celebrates the anniversary of Police officers resistance against the British Army in 1952 ... -
End of Ramadan
Apr 10, . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
End of Ramadan Day 2
Apr 11, . Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -
End of Ramadan Day 3
Apr 12, . Third day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -
Sinai Liberation Day
Apr 25, . Commemorates the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Sinai Peninsula in April 1982
List of Holidays in Egypt in 2023
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Coptic Christmas | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Coptic Christmas Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Revolution Day January 25 (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Coptic Easter Sunday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Sham El Nessim | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | End of Ramadan | National Holiday | |
| Friday | End of Ramadan | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | End of Ramadan Day 2 | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | End of Ramadan Day 3 | National Holiday | |
| Monday | End of Ramadan Day 4 | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Sinai Liberation Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid-el-Kibr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid-el-Kibr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid-el-Kibr | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid-el-Kibr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Revolution Day June 30 | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid-el-Kibr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid-el-Kibr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Eid-el-Kibr Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Thursday | El Hijra | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Revolution Day July 23 | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Al-Mouled Al-Nabawy | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Armed Forces Day | National Holiday |
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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
- 28 September 2023: PM announces Thursday, October 5 as official holiday source: Egypt Independent
- 23 June 2023: Eid al-Adha, June 30 holidays to extend for 6 days for private sector source: Egypt Independent
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