Egypt Public Holidays 2027
In 2027, there are 13 public holidays across Egypt. The first falls on January 7, 2027 (عيد الميلاد المجيد) and the last on October 6, 2027 (عيد القوات المسلحة). Around 5 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| عيد الميلاد المجيد | January 7, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| عيد الشرطة | January 25, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| عيد ثورة 25 يناير | January 25, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| عيد الفطر | March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| عيد تحرير سيناء | April 25, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| يوم العمال | May 1, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| شم النسيم | May 3, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| عيد الأضحى | May 16, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| رأس السنة الهجرية | June 6, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| عيد ثورة 30 يونيو | June 30, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| يوم الثورة | July 23, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| المولد النبويّ | August 14, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| عيد القوات المسلحة | October 6, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is January (3 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Use the table below to see each 2027 holiday in Egypt, when it happens and which day of the week it lands on. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Egypt.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2027?
Egypt has 13 national public holidays in 2027. The first is عيد الميلاد المجيد on January 7, 2027 and the last is عيد القوات المسلحة on October 6, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Egypt?
The first public holiday of 2027 is عيد الميلاد المجيد, which falls on January 7, 2027, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2027 in Egypt?
The final national public holiday of 2027 is عيد القوات المسلحة on October 6, 2027, a Wednesday.
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: