Your Ultimate Guide to Egypt National Holidays in 2026

Already dreaming about your next long weekend? We get it. Whether you’re planning a quick beach escape, a staycation in Cairo, or just want more days off work, 2026 is full of public holidays that make life way more exciting. Here’s your full guide to all the national and religious holidays in Egypt for the year 2026, so you can start planning now.

Wednesday 07 January
Coptic Christmas Day

Sunday 25 January
January 25th Revolution and National Police Day

Friday 20 March – Sunday 22 March
Eid Al-Fitr

Monday 13 April
Sham El-Nessim

Saturday 25 April
Sinai Liberation Day (April 25, 1982)

Friday 01 May
Labor Day

Tuesday 26 May
Arafat’s Day

Wednesday 27 May – Friday 29 May
Eid Al-Adha

Wednesday 17 June
Islamic New Year

Tuesday 30 June
June 30 Revolution Day

Thursday 23 July
July 23 Revolution Day (1952)

Wednesday 26 August
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Mawlid Al-Nabi)

Tuesday 06 October
Armed Forces Day (October 6, 1973)

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