egypt Holidays

Posted by CelebrateZone.com on Wed, May 10, 2023

All upcoming holidays for Egypt.

Egypt is a country in North Africa that is known for its ancient history, including the pyramids, sphinx, and pharaohs. It is also a country with a rich culture and many holidays celebrated throughout the year.

One of the most important holidays in Egypt is Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims. It is a time of celebration, with families gathering together to share a feast and exchange gifts.

Another important holiday is Eid al-Adha, which is also celebrated by Muslims. It commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It is a time of sacrifice, with many families slaughtering a sheep or goat and sharing the meat with their community.

Coptic Christians in Egypt also celebrate many holidays, including Christmas and Easter. Coptic Christmas is celebrated on January 7th and is a time of prayer, fasting, and feasting. Coptic Easter, which is usually celebrated in April, is also a time of prayer and feasting.

Other holidays celebrated in Egypt include Sham el-Nessim, which marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated with picnics and special foods, and Moulid al-Nabi, which celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

Overall, Egypt is a country with a rich cultural heritage and many holidays that reflect its diverse religious and historical traditions.

Holidays in Egypt

Date Holiday
01, January, 2023 New Year’s Day - Bank Holiday
07, January, 2023 Coptic Christmas
25, January, 2023 Revolution Day - January 25
16, April, 2023 Coptic Easter Sunday
17, April, 2023 Sham El Nessim
25, April, 2023 Sinai Liberation Day
01, May, 2023 Labour Day
06, October, 2023 Armed Forces Day
30, June, 2023 30 June Revolution Day; Eid al-Adha Holiday*
23, July, 2023 Revolution Day
21, April, 2023 Eid al-Fitr*
22, April, 2023 Eid al-Fitr Holiday*
23, April, 2023 Eid al-Fitr Holiday*
27, June, 2023 Arafat Day*
28, June, 2023 Eid al-Adha*
29, June, 2023 Eid al-Adha Holiday*
19, July, 2023 Islamic New Year*
27, September, 2023 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday*
01, January, 2024 New Year’s Day - Bank Holiday
07, January, 2024 Coptic Christmas
25, January, 2024 Revolution Day - January 25
05, May, 2024 Coptic Easter Sunday
06, May, 2024 Sham El Nessim
25, April, 2024 Sinai Liberation Day
01, May, 2024 Labour Day
06, October, 2024 Armed Forces Day
30, June, 2024 30 June Revolution Day
23, July, 2024 Revolution Day
10, April, 2024 Eid al-Fitr*
11, April, 2024 Eid al-Fitr Holiday*
12, April, 2024 Eid al-Fitr Holiday*
15, June, 2024 Arafat Day*
16, June, 2024 Eid al-Adha*
17, June, 2024 Eid al-Adha Holiday*
18, June, 2024 Eid al-Adha Holiday*
07, July, 2024 Islamic New Year*
15, September, 2024 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday*
01, January, 2025 New Year’s Day - Bank Holiday
07, January, 2025 Coptic Christmas
25, January, 2025 Revolution Day - January 25
20, April, 2025 Coptic Easter Sunday
21, April, 2025 Sham El Nessim
25, April, 2025 Sinai Liberation Day
01, May, 2025 Labour Day
06, October, 2025 Armed Forces Day
30, June, 2025 30 June Revolution Day
23, July, 2025 Revolution Day
30, March, 2025 Eid al-Fitr*
31, March, 2025 Eid al-Fitr Holiday*
01, April, 2025 Eid al-Fitr Holiday*
05, June, 2025 Arafat Day*
06, June, 2025 Eid al-Adha*
07, June, 2025 Eid al-Adha Holiday*
08, June, 2025 Eid al-Adha Holiday*
26, June, 2025 Islamic New Year*
04, September, 2025 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday*
01, January, 2026 New Year’s Day - Bank Holiday
07, January, 2026 Coptic Christmas
25, January, 2026 Revolution Day - January 25
12, April, 2026 Coptic Easter Sunday
13, April, 2026 Sham El Nessim
25, April, 2026 Sinai Liberation Day
01, May, 2026 Labour Day
06, October, 2026 Armed Forces Day
30, June, 2026 30 June Revolution Day
23, July, 2026 Revolution Day
20, March, 2026 Eid al-Fitr*
21, March, 2026 Eid al-Fitr Holiday*
22, March, 2026 Eid al-Fitr Holiday*
26, May, 2026 Arafat Day*
27, May, 2026 Eid al-Adha*
28, May, 2026 Eid al-Adha Holiday*
29, May, 2026 Eid al-Adha Holiday*
16, June, 2026 Islamic New Year*
25, August, 2026 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday*
01, January, 2027 New Year’s Day - Bank Holiday
07, January, 2027 Coptic Christmas
25, January, 2027 Revolution Day - January 25
02, May, 2027 Coptic Easter Sunday
03, May, 2027 Sham El Nessim
25, April, 2027 Sinai Liberation Day
01, May, 2027 Labour Day
06, October, 2027 Armed Forces Day
30, June, 2027 30 June Revolution Day
23, July, 2027 Revolution Day
09, March, 2027 Eid al-Fitr*
10, March, 2027 Eid al-Fitr Holiday*
11, March, 2027 Eid al-Fitr Holiday*
15, May, 2027 Arafat Day*
16, May, 2027 Eid al-Adha*
17, May, 2027 Eid al-Adha Holiday*
18, May, 2027 Eid al-Adha Holiday*
06, June, 2027 Islamic New Year*
14, August, 2027 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday*