Egypt public holidays 2027
Every public holiday in Egypt for 2027, with the law and the authority behind the list.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2027 | Thursday | Coptic Christmas Dayعيد الميلاد المجيد | Fixed date in the Minister of Labour decision 294 of 2025; the Cabinet may move the observed day to a Thursday |
| 25 Jan 2027 | Monday | January 25 Revolution Day and Police Dayثورة 25 يناير وعيد الشرطة | Fixed date in the Minister of Labour decision 294 of 2025; the Cabinet may move the observed day to a Thursday |
| 25 Apr 2027 | Sunday | Sinai Liberation Dayعيد تحرير سيناء | Fixed date in the Minister of Labour decision 294 of 2025; the Cabinet may move the observed day to a Thursday |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Labour Dayعيد العمال | Fixed date in the Minister of Labour decision 294 of 2025; the Cabinet may move the observed day to a Thursday |
| 30 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | June 30 Revolution Dayثورة 30 يونيو | Fixed date in the Minister of Labour decision 294 of 2025; the Cabinet may move the observed day to a Thursday |
| 23 Jul 2027 | Friday | July 23 Revolution Dayثورة 23 يوليو | Fixed date in the Minister of Labour decision 294 of 2025; the Cabinet may move the observed day to a Thursday |
| 6 Oct 2027 | Wednesday | Armed Forces Dayعيد القوات المسلحة | Fixed date in the Minister of Labour decision 294 of 2025; the Cabinet may move the observed day to a Thursday |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Eid al-Fitrعيد الفطر المبارك | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Arafat Day and Eid al-Adhaعيد الأضحى المبارك | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Islamic New Yearرأس السنة الهجرية | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid)المولد النبوي الشريف | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Sham El-Nessimشم النسيم | Date set by official announcement nearer the time (Monday after Coptic Easter) | |
Egypt public holidays 2027: common questions
How many public holidays are there in Egypt in 2027?
Egypt lists 12 public holidays for 2027. 7 have a date in our data and 5 will be set by official announcement. Egypt's Cabinet often moves a holiday to a Thursday, so the observed date can differ from the calendar date.
What is the next public holiday in Egypt?
Coptic Christmas Day, on Thursday, 7 January 2027, in 89 days from the day this page was built.
Who declares public holidays in Egypt?
Prime Minister's Cabinet (decrees); Ministry of Labour (private sector).
Which law sets public holidays in Egypt?
Labour Law No. 14 of 2025; Minister of Labour Decision No. 294 of 2025; Prime Minister Decree No. 1193 of 2018 on official holidays.
Source: Prime Minister's Cabinet (decrees); Ministry of Labour (private sector). Law: Labour Law No. 14 of 2025; Minister of Labour Decision No. 294 of 2025; Prime Minister Decree No. 1193 of 2018 on official holidays. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.