Egypt to observe Mawlid al‑Nabi public holiday on Aug 26 2026

Egypt’s official calendar lists the Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al‑Nabi) as a paid public holiday on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 (12 Rabiʽ al‑Awwal 1448 AH). The day applies to government and private‑sector employees, marking the first paid holiday after the summer break that ends on 23 July.

If the cabinet decides to shift holidays to the weekend, the observance could be moved to Thursday, 27 August 2026, giving workers a three‑day break that includes Friday and Saturday. No formal decision on the shift has been announced. The Egyptian Dar al‑Ifta confirmed that celebrating Mawlid al‑Nabi is religiously permissible and encouraged as a way to promote the Prophet’s values.