Egypt Sets Date for 2026 Mawlid al‑Nabi Holiday

The Egyptian cabinet is expected to issue a formal decision on the date of the 2026 Mawlid al‑Nabi (Prophet Muhammad’s birthday) holiday. Astronomical calculations place the holiday on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 (12 Rabiʽ al‑Awwal 1448 AH). The government may keep the holiday on that day or shift it to Thursday, 27 August, which would create a three‑day weekend for public‑sector employees, ministries, local administrations and state‑owned enterprises.

No official decree has been published yet; the decision is anticipated in August. The holiday is a paid leave for workers in ministries, public institutions and state‑run companies, and it is widely observed across the country.