After the Grand Egyptian Museum opening holiday in early November, discussions about remaining official holidays in 2025 returned, but no new holidays were announced for November and December, ending the year without additional days off 📅.
In contrast, 2026 is set to start with joy for public sector employees, revealing two official holidays in January alone 🌟.
The first holiday is Coptic Christmas on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, observed by all government and private sector employees, as well as students.
Shortly after, Egyptians will enjoy a holiday for Police Day and the 25 January Revolution, annually commemorating the sacrifices of the police and the historic revolution 🇪🇬.
Thus, January 2026 will be unique, offering two official holidays—one religious and one national—providing a fresh start to the year 💼✨.
Later, Ramadan is expected to begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, followed by Eid al-Fitr in March, continuing the sequence of holidays throughout the year, making 2026 full of rest and relaxation, unlike 2025.
Expected official holidays in Egypt for 2026:
Coptic Christmas: January 7, 2026 (possibly moved to January 8)
Police Day & 25 January Revolution: January 25 (possibly moved to January 29)
Eid al-Fitr Eve: March 15, 2026
Eid al-Fitr: March 16–19, 2026
Sham El-Nessim: April 13, 2026
Arafat Day: May 27, 2026
Eid al-Adha: May 28–31, 2026
30 June Revolution: June 30 (possibly moved to July 2)
23 July Revolution: July 23
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday: August 27, 2026
Armed Forces Day (Nasser October Victory): October 6, 2026 (possibly moved to October 8)
