| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-07 | Coptic Christmas Day | National |
| 2025-01-25 | January 25th Revolution and National Police Day | National |
| 2025-03-30 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2025-03-31 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2025-04-21 | Spring Festival | National |
| 2025-04-25 | Sinai Liberation Day | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-06-05 | Day of Arafah | National |
| 2025-06-06 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2025-06-07 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2025-06-08 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2025-06-26 | Islamic New Year | National |
| 2025-07-03 | June 30 Revolution Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-07-24 | July 23 Revolution Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-09-04 | Prophet's Birthday | National |
| 2025-10-09 | Armed Forces Day (observed) | Substitute |
How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2025?
Egypt has 16 public holidays in 2025: 13 national holidays, 3 substitute days. The dates run from 7 January 2025 to 9 October 2025, and no public holiday falls in February, August, November, December. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Egypt's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Egypt 2025
Egypt's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 29 - Mon 31 March: Eid al-Fitr (3-day weekend, Saturday 29 March to Monday 31 March).
- Sat 19 - Mon 21 April: Spring Festival (3-day weekend, Saturday 19 April to Monday 21 April).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 April: Sinai Liberation Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 April to Sunday 27 April).
- Thu 5 - Sun 8 June: Day of Arafah (4-day weekend, Thursday 5 June to Sunday 8 June).
Observed and substitute holidays in Egypt 2025
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 3 July 2025 (Thursday) - given as the day off for June 30 Revolution Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 24 July 2025 (Thursday) - given as the day off for July 23 Revolution Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 9 October 2025 (Thursday) - given as the day off for Armed Forces Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Egypt: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Egypt in 2025. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 7 January 2025 is Coptic Christmas Day, a public holiday in Egypt.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Egypt (2025)
Our Egypt public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.
Spring Festival
The Spring Festival is the Chinese Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar. It begins on the new moon between late January and mid February and traditionally runs for fifteen days, ending with the Lantern Festival. Public holidays usually cover about a week. Families reunite for the New Year's Eve dinner, exchange red envelopes, set off firecrackers and visit temples. Each year is associated with one of the twelve zodiac animals.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, begins on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah and coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. It honours the devotion of Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Families that can afford it sacrifice a sheep, goat, cow or camel and divide the meat into portions for family, friends and the poor.
Armed Forces Day (observed)
Armed Forces Day honours a nation's military services and the people who serve in them. The date and the name differ by country: the United Kingdom observes it in late June, Nigeria on 15 January, Pakistan on 6 September and Thailand on 18 January. Typical observances include military parades, air displays, open days at bases and ceremonies recognising veterans and serving personnel.