Egypt Public Holidays 2025
Egypt has 13 public holidays and 0 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan | Tue | Christmas Day | public |
| 25 Jan | Sat | National Police Day | public |
| 25 Jan | Sat | Revolution Day 2011 | public |
| 30 Mar | Sun | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | public |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Sham El Nessim | public |
| 25 Apr | Fri | Sinai Liberation Day | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 6 Jun | Fri | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | public |
| 26 Jun | Thu | Islamic New Year | public |
| 30 Jun | Mon | 30 June Day | public |
| 23 Jul | Wed | Revolution Day | public |
| 4 Sep | Thu | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | public |
| 6 Oct | Mon | Armed Forces Day | public |
About Egypt's Holidays
Egypt celebrates a mix of national, religious, and cultural holidays that shape public life. National days honor modern history and the armed forces. Labor Day and Revolution Day are marked by official events and closures of many businesses and schools.
Religious holidays from Islam and Christianity are the biggest public breaks. Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha bring family meals, gifts, and travel. Coptic Christmas on January 7 and the Prophet Muhammad's birthday are also widely observed across communities.
Sham el Nessim is a unique spring festival with outdoor picnics and ancient roots. Islamic holidays follow a lunar calendar so their dates move earlier each year. Public holiday rules can vary for workers and schools.
Holiday Traditions
In Egypt, holidays blend religion, history, and family. People decorate homes, wear nicer clothes, and visit mosques or churches for prayers. Children often get new clothes and small gifts. Respect for elders is a strong custom during celebrations.
Food is central and shared. Families cook special dishes like rich stews, sweet pastries, and rice with meat. Meals are large and everyone eats together, often sitting around a big table or sharing platters. Cooking recipes are passed down through generations.
Public celebrations include lights, music, and crowds in streets and markets. Many towns hold festivals with folk songs and dances. Shops stay busy and people enjoy visiting relatives, greeting neighbors, and showing hospitality to guests.
Travel Tips
Egypt gets very busy during holiday seasons. Many shops, government offices, and some museums close or have shorter hours. Tourist sites often stay open but crowds grow and lines get long.
Public transport and trains run but can be full. Domestic flights may sell out and prices rise. Plan tickets early and expect delays around major travel days and weekends.
Taxis and rideshare apps work, but wait times increase. Book guided tours in advance for popular sites. Use early mornings to avoid heat and crowds at outdoor places like the Pyramids.
Carry cash for small shops and know some places close for prayers or celebrations. Keep passports and confirmations handy and allow extra time for transfers and security checks.