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2026 public holidays in Egypt
15 official public holidays in 2026, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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عيد الميلاد المجيد
Thursday, January 7 2027
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
عيد الثورة 25 يناير
Thursday, January 29
From Thursday, January 29 to Sunday, February 1 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Sham El-Nessim
Monday, April 13
From Saturday, April 11 to Monday, April 13
- Bridge · 4 days
عيد العمال
Thursday, May 7
From Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, May 10 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Eid Al-Adha
Thursday, May 28
From Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Eid Al-Adha
Friday, May 29
From Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31
- Bridge · 4 days
Islamic New Year
Thursday, June 18
From Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
ثورة 30 يونيو
Thursday, July 2
From Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
عيد ثورة 23 يوليو
Thursday, July 23
From Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
عيد القوات المسلحة
Tuesday, October 6
From Saturday, October 3 to Tuesday, October 6 · 1 day of leave
2026 calendar
- 7Janعيد الميلاد المجيدWednesday, January 7 · Christmas Day (Orthodox)
- 29Janعيد الثورة 25 ينايرThursday, January 29 · Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day
- 13AprSham El-NessimMonday, April 13 · Easter Monday
- 25Aprعيد تحرير سيناءSaturday, April 25 · Sinai Liberation Day
- 7Mayعيد العمالThursday, May 7 · Labour Day
- 27MayEid Al-AdhaWednesday, May 27
- 28MayEid Al-AdhaThursday, May 28
- 29MayEid Al-AdhaFriday, May 29
- 30MayEid Al-AdhaSaturday, May 30
- 31MayEid Al-AdhaSunday, May 31
- 18JunIslamic New YearThursday, June 18
- 2Julثورة 30 يونيوThursday, July 2 · June 30 Revolution
- 23Julعيد ثورة 23 يوليوThursday, July 23 · Revolution Day
- 26AugProphet Muhammad's BirthdayWednesday, August 26
- 6Octعيد القوات المسلحةTuesday, October 6 · Armed Forces Day
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More practical info: Egypt
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Egypt?