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Egypt 2026 public holiday schedule

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2026-08-01 15:33 UTC → 2026-08-02 07:59 UTC · added removed

In late July 2026 the Egyptian cabinet issued a decree setting the dates for several paid public holidays. It declared holidays, including Thursday 23 July 2026 as for the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution, Wednesday 26 August 2026 as the observance of the Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid), with a possible shift to Thursday 27 August to create a three‑day weekend, Revolution and Tuesday 6 October 2026 as for Armed Forces Day. A few days later the The official calendar later confirmed Mawlid al‑Nabi as a paid holiday on Wednesday 26 August 2026, 2026 (12 Rabiʽ al‑Awwal 1448 AH), while noting the cabinet might move the holiday it to Thursday 27 August. The religious August to create a three‑day weekend for public‑sector employees. Religious authority Dar al‑Ifta reiterated that celebrating Mawlid is permissible and encouraged. On Media reports on 31 July 2026 media reports indicated the cabinet was still expected to issue an official decree a formal decision confirming the Mawlid date of 26 August 2026 (12 Rabiʽ al‑Awwal 1448 AH) and the possible shift date or shifting it to 27 August for a three‑day weekend. The August, with the decree would anticipated in August. No official decree had been published at that time, but the pending decision was expected to apply paid leave to employees of ministries, public agencies, local administration units and public‑sector companies, administrations and would reaffirm the Armed Forces Day holiday state‑run companies. The situation remains focused on 6 October 2026. Dar al‑Ifta’s endorsement of finalising the Mawlid celebrations was again highlighted in holiday date and its potential weekend extension, alongside the coverage. already‑declared holidays for July 23 and October 6.

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  1. 2026-08-02 07:59 UTC Egypt 2026 public holiday schedule
  2. 2026-08-01 15:33 UTC Egypt 2026 public holiday schedule
  3. 2026-07-31 16:07 UTC Egypt 2026 public holiday schedule
  4. 2026-07-29 08:28 UTC Egypt 2026 public holiday schedule

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