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* |