Holidays and Observances in Egypt in 2026
Following is a list of holidays and observances in Egypt for 2026, providing a concise overview of the country's key celebrations. It showcases Egypt's rich cultural heritage and the unique blend of traditional and modern festivities throughout the year.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coptic Christmas Day | January 07 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| January 25th Revolution Day | January 25 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| January 25th Revolution Day Holiday | January 29 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid el Fitr | March 21 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid el Fitr Holiday | March 22 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Eid el Fitr Holiday | March 23 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Sham El-Nessim | April 13 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Sinai Liberation Day | April 25 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Arafat Day | May 26 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | May 27 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | May 28 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | May 29 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Muharram | June 17 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 30 June Day | June 30 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 30 June Day Holiday | July 02 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Revolution Day July 23 | July 23 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Prophet Mohamed's Birthday | August 26 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Armed Forces Day | October 06 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Armed Forces Day Holiday | October 08 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023