With the start of a new year, interest grows in the official holidays calendar for 2026 🗓️, especially the January 25 holiday, one of Egypt’s most important national occasions 🇪🇬.
The January 25, 2026 holiday falls on Sunday, marking Police Day and the anniversary of the January Revolution, and will be an official paid holiday for employees across all sectors 🎉🏢.
The year 2026 includes a wide range of religious and national holidays, offering opportunities for rest, travel, and family gatherings ✈️❤️.
Among the most anticipated breaks is Eid Al-Fitr 🌙, expected to run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22, 2026, providing a long and festive holiday period.
Official Holidays in Egypt – 2026 📌
Coptic Christmas 🎄: Wednesday, January 7
Police Day & January Revolution 🇪🇬: Sunday, January 25
Eid Al-Fitr 🌙: March 20–22
Sham El-Nessim 🌸: Monday, April 13
Sinai Liberation Day 🇪🇬: Saturday, April 25
Labor Day 🛠️: Friday, May 1
Eid Al-Adha Eve 🕋: Tuesday, May 26
Eid Al-Adha 🐑: May 27–29
Islamic New Year 🌙: Wednesday, June 17
June 30 Revolution 🇪🇬: Tuesday, June 30
July 23 Revolution 🇪🇬: Thursday, July 23
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday ﷺ: Wednesday, August 26
Armed Forces Day 🇪🇬: Tuesday, October 6
