Calendar
Public holidays in Egypt (2026)
Public holidays
Egypt has 15 public holidays in 2026.
Next up: Prophet Muhammad's Birthday — Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (in 6 days).
| Jan 7, 2026 | عيد الميلاد المجيد (Christmas Day (Orthodox)) |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | عيد الثورة 25 يناير (Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day) |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Sham El-Nessim (Easter Monday) |
| Apr 25, 2026 | عيد تحرير سيناء (Sinai Liberation Day) |
| May 7, 2026 | عيد العمال (Labour Day) |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid Al-Adha |
| May 28, 2026 | Eid Al-Adha |
| May 29, 2026 | Eid Al-Adha |
| May 30, 2026 | Eid Al-Adha |
| May 31, 2026 | Eid Al-Adha |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Islamic New Year |
| Jul 2, 2026 | ثورة 30 يونيو (June 30 Revolution) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | عيد ثورة 23 يوليو (Revolution Day) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| Oct 6, 2026 | عيد القوات المسلحة (Armed Forces Day) |
Updated August 20, 2026
Common questions
When is the next public holiday in Egypt?
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (in 6 days).
How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2026?
Egypt has 15 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.