Holidays in Egypt in 2027

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Egypt in 2027. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Egypt.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
January 1 Bank Holiday Egypt
January 1 2027, Friday
Local holiday
Coptic Christmas Day Egypt
January 7 2027, Thursday
National
Revolution Day January 25 Egypt
January 25 2027, Monday
National
Eid el Fitr Egypt
March 10 2027, Wednesday
National
Eid el Fitr Day 2 Egypt
March 11 2027, Thursday
National
Eid el Fitr Day 3 Egypt
March 12 2027, Friday
National
March Equinox Egypt
March 20 2027, Saturday
Seasonal
Sinai Liberation Day Egypt
April 25 2027, Sunday
National
Coptic Good Friday Egypt
April 30 2027, Friday
Observance
Coptic Holy Saturday Egypt
May 1 2027, Saturday
Observance
Labor Day Egypt
May 1 2027, Saturday
National
Coptic Easter Sunday Egypt
May 2 2027, Sunday
National
Spring Festival Egypt
May 3 2027, Monday
National
Arafat Day Egypt
May 16 2027, Sunday
National
Eid al-Adha Egypt
May 17 2027, Monday
National
Eid al-Adha Day 2 Egypt
May 18 2027, Tuesday
National
Eid al-Adha Day 3 Egypt
May 19 2027, Wednesday
National
Eid al-Adha Day 4 Egypt
May 20 2027, Thursday
National
Muharram Egypt
June 6 2027, Sunday
National
June Solstice Egypt
June 21 2027, Monday
Seasonal
June 30 Revolution Egypt
June 30 2027, Wednesday
National
July 1 Bank Holiday Egypt
July 1 2027, Thursday
Local holiday
Revolution Day July 23 Egypt
July 23 2027, Friday
National
Flooding of the Nile Egypt
August 15 2027, Sunday
Observance
Prophet Mohamed's Birthday Egypt
August 15 2027, Sunday
National
Nayrouz Egypt
September 12 2027, Sunday
Observance
September Equinox Egypt
September 23 2027, Thursday
Seasonal
Armed Forces Day Egypt
October 6 2027, Wednesday
National
December Solstice Egypt
December 22 2027, Wednesday
Seasonal