Sinai Liberation Day 2025
Date: April 25, 2025 (Friday)
Country: Egypt Public Holidays
Description
Sinai Liberation Day is an Egyptian holiday that marks the day Egypt regained full control of the Sinai Peninsula. It honors the moment the last foreign troops left Sinai and Egyptian sovereignty was restored.
The date is April 25. That day in 1982 is when the final withdrawal of Israeli forces was completed under the Camp David Accords and the 1979 peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
The holiday is significant because it represents the return of Egyptian land after years of conflict and occupation. It also symbolizes the importance of national unity and the ability of a country to regain what is rightfully its own.
Sinai Liberation Day also remembers the soldiers and civilians who suffered and worked for this goal. It is a reminder of peace, national pride, and the value of sovereignty and independence for Egypt.
Traditions
People decorate streets and homes with flags and banners. Schools and community centers hold songs and plays. Children carry small flags and join parades. Public concerts and fireworks light the night in many cities and towns.
Families visit monuments and lay flowers or wreaths. Officials and veterans join formal ceremonies and marches. Local mosques may hold short prayers and moments of silence to honor participants and history.
People share large festive meals. Common foods include roasted lamb or chicken, rice dishes, fresh bread, and local salads. Sweets like konafa or basbousa appear after the main meal. Tea and strong coffee are served throughout the day.
Travel Tips
Many government offices and banks close or have short hours. Some small shops may close, while tourist hotels, beaches, and popular restaurants usually stay open. Expect extra road checkpoints and altered public transport times.
Carry your passport and a photocopy. Keep valuables secure and avoid very large crowds. Allow extra travel time for traffic and road checks, especially early morning and late afternoon.
Book tours, ferries, or taxis in advance. Join public events only in well lit, busy areas and follow local officials instructions to enjoy the day safely and respectfully.