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Arafat Day (estimated)
26–31 May 2026
6 days · no leave1 PTO → 9 days2 PTO → 10 days
Egypt · 2026
Egypt public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Egypt for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Coptic Christmas Day | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Thursday | January 25th Revolution and National Police Day (observed) | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Monday | Spring Festival | |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Sinai Liberation Day | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labor Day | |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Arafat Day (estimated) | |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Islamic New Year (observed, estimated) | |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Thursday | June 30 Revolution Day (observed) | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Thursday | July 23 Revolution Day | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Armed Forces Day (observed) |
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
5days off
January 25th Revolution and National Police Day (observed)
29 Jan 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
20–22 Mar 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Spring Festival
11–13 Apr 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Labor Day
1–3 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Islamic New Year (observed, estimated)
18 Jun 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
June 30 Revolution Day (observed)
2 Jul 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Egypt have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.