Egypt observes 13 public holidays annually. These holidays include fixed dates as well as Islamic holidays, which follow the lunar calendar and shift each year.
Public Holidays in 2025
Date | Holiday | Notes |
7 January | Coptic Christmas Day | Celebrates the birth of Jesus in the Coptic tradition. |
29 January | Revolution and National Police Day | Marks the 2011 revolution and honors the police force. |
30 March – 3 April | Eid Al-Fitr | Celebrates the end of Ramadan. Dates depend on lunar sighting. |
25 April | Sinai Liberation Day | Commemorates the withdrawal of Israeli troops in 1982. |
1 May | Labor Day | Recognizes the contributions of workers. |
6 – 10 June | Eid Al-Adha | Known as the Feast of Sacrifice, dates depend on lunar sighting. |
30 June | June 30 Revolution | Marks the 2013 revolution. |
9 July | Islamic New Year | Observes the start of the Islamic lunar calendar year. |
23 July | Revolution Day | Commemorates the 1952 revolution. |
15 September | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. |
6 October | Armed Forces Day | Marks the 1973 crossing of the Suez Canal. |
Key Considerations
Islamic Holidays: Dates for Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Islamic New Year depend on the lunar calendar and may vary slightly depending on the moon's sighting.
Weekend Adjustment: If a public holiday coincides with a Friday or Saturday, employees are granted an additional day off on the next working day.
National Holidays: Fixed holidays like Coptic Christmas, Revolution Days, and Labor Day remain constant each year.
Local Appoval: Public and religious holidays are subject to confirmation by the local government and the Ministry of Labor. This process often takes place 1-2 weeks before the holiday date. To provide convenience for workers and businesses, the government sometimes shifts holidays to either Sunday or Thursday if the actual holiday falls midweek. This adjustment aims to create extended weekends and ensure smoother planning for both employees and employers.