Egypt Public Holidays 2025
Egyptian public life pauses for 13 national holidays during 2025. Holidays run from عيد الميلاد المجيد in January through to عيد القوات المسلحة at the end of the year. Of these, 3 land on a weekend, which is worth checking if you are counting on days off from work.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| عيد الميلاد المجيد | January 7, 2025 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| عيد الشرطة | January 25, 2025 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| عيد ثورة 25 يناير | January 25, 2025 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| عيد الفطر | March 30, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| شم النسيم | April 21, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| عيد تحرير سيناء | April 25, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| يوم العمال | May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| عيد الأضحى | June 6, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| رأس السنة الهجرية | June 26, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| عيد ثورة 30 يونيو | June 30, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| يوم الثورة | July 23, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| المولد النبويّ | September 4, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| عيد القوات المسلحة | October 6, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around January (3 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. Below you will find the full 2025 list for Egypt, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. We track national holidays only, leaving out regional variations, so the list stays consistent and easy to compare with other countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2025?
Egypt has 13 national public holidays in 2025. The first is عيد الميلاد المجيد on January 7, 2025 and the last is عيد القوات المسلحة on October 6, 2025.
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Egypt?
The first public holiday of 2025 is عيد الميلاد المجيد, which falls on January 7, 2025, a Tuesday.
What is the last public holiday of 2025 in Egypt?
The final national public holiday of 2025 is عيد القوات المسلحة on October 6, 2025, a Monday.
Are regional holidays included for Egypt?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Egypt are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Egypt
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Egypt public holiday calendar across years: