Is Thursday a Public Holiday for New Year 2026 in Egypt?
January 1, 2026, is not a public holiday in Egypt; the first official holiday of the year is Coptic Christmas on January 7.
As the New Year 2026 approaches, Egyptians are seeking information about official holidays for employees and students, planning travel, or arranging personal and professional commitments.
According to the Egyptian Cabinet’s official calendar, January 1, 2026, is not a public holiday, making Coptic Christmas on January 7, 2026, the first official holiday of the year 🎄
Banks are an exception, as the Central Bank of Egypt announced a closure on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the fiscal year-end, with work resuming on Sunday, January 4, 2026 🏦
Official holidays in January 2026:
January 7 (Wednesday): Coptic Christmas
January 25 (Sunday): Police Day and Revolution Day
Egypt’s official holidays in 2026 total 18 days, covering religious and national occasions, granted to both employees and students as paid leave.
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