Best Days to Take Leave in Egypt 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Jan 2 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Thu, Mar 19 to get 4 days off from Mar 19 to Mar 22. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr (estimated).
- Take Mon, Mar 23 to get 4 days off from Mar 20 to Mar 23. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr (estimated).
- Take Thu, Apr 30 to get 4 days off from Apr 30 to May 3. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
- Take Mon, May 4 to get 4 days off from May 1 to May 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
Egypt 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 6 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2026-01-01, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (2026-03-20, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labour Day (2026-05-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- June 30 Revolution (2026-06-30, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Revolution Day (July 23) (2026-07-23, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Armed Forces Day (2026-10-06, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
Egypt Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2026-01-01) | Thu | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Jan 7 (2026-01-07) | Wed | Coptic Christmas | Public Holiday |
| Jan 25 (2026-01-25) | Sun | Revolution Day (January 25) | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 (2026-03-20) | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public Holiday |
| Apr 25 (2026-04-25) | Sat | Sinai Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2026-05-01) | Fri | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 27 (2026-05-27) | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public Holiday |
| Jun 17 (2026-06-17) | Wed | Islamic New Year (estimated) | Public Holiday |
| Jun 30 (2026-06-30) | Tue | June 30 Revolution | Public Holiday |
| Jul 23 (2026-07-23) | Thu | Revolution Day (July 23) | Public Holiday |
| Aug 26 (2026-08-26) | Wed | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | Public Holiday |
| Oct 6 (2026-10-06) | Tue | Armed Forces Day | Public Holiday |
About Egypt Holidays & Observances
Egypt observes national statutory public holidays covering secular patriotic anniversaries, ancient spring festivals, and Islamic holidays. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.