Public holidays in Egypt 2028
Every public holiday in Egypt in 2028 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Egypt, 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 January | Friday | Coptic Christmas Day | National |
| 27 January | Thursday | January 25th Revolution and National Police Day (observed) | National |
| 26 February | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 27 February | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 17 April | Monday | Spring Festival | National |
| 27 April | Thursday | Sinai Liberation Day (observed) | National |
| 4 May | Thursday | Arafat Day (estimated); Labor Day (observed) | National |
| 5 May | Friday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 6 May | Saturday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 7 May | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 25 May | Thursday | Islamic New Year (estimated) | National |
| 30 June | Friday | June 30 Revolution Day | National |
| 27 July | Thursday | July 23 Revolution Day (observed) | National |
| 3 August | Thursday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 6 October | Friday | Armed Forces Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 15 national holidays in 2028, 11 fall on a weekday and 4 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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Other countries
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