There are 13 public holidays with 17 days in Egypt in 2023, five of which fall on Friday and Saturday.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends. In Egypt, it falls on January 7, 2023.
January 25 Revolution
January 25 Revolution commemorates the beginning of the Egyptian Revolution on January 25, 2011, which was an uprising that consisted of demonstrations, marches, and strikes by millions of protesters from various backgrounds, and demanded the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak. The holiday is observed on January 26, 2023.
Sham El Nessim
Sham El Nessim, observed on April 17, 2023, celebrates the arrival of spring. It is one of the oldest and most sacred festivals in Egypt, and its first celebration can go back to ancient Egyptian times since 2,600 BC.
Eid al-Fitr
Muslims worldwide celebrate this religious holiday, celebrating the end of a month of fasting. The holiday falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The holiday lasts three days, from April 21 to April 23, 2023.
Sinai Liberation Day
Sinai Liberation Day, observed on April 25, 2023, celebrates the anniversary of the liberation of the Peninsula of Sinai from Israeli occupation in 1982. Israel captured the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt in 1967 during the Six-Day War, fought between Israel and Jordan, Syria, and Egypt.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2023, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Arafat Day
Arafat Day is the holiest day in the Islamic calendar, and it is observed on Jun 27, 2023, the day before Eid al-Adha. Arafat Day commemorates Muhammad's Farewell Sermon and the completion of the message of Islam.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. The holiday lasts four days, from June 28, 2023, to July 1, 2023, and honors the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son to obey God's command.
June 30 Revolution
The June 30 Revolution is a public holiday in Egypt, observed on June 30, 2023. The holiday commemorates the beginning of the Egyptian Revolution against the 5th President, Mohamed Morsi, on June 30, 2013.
Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year, and it is observed on the first day of the month of Muharram, which is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It falls on July 19, 2023.
Revolution Day
Revolution Day in Egypt is one of the biggest celebrations, commemorating the anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution in 1952. In Egypt, Revolution Day is considered the National Day of Egypt because of its importance, and it falls on July 23, 2023
Prophet's Birthday
The holiday, observed on September 28, 2023, commemorates the birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad was born around 570 AD in Mecca and was a deeply spiritual man who meditated.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day, observed on October 6, 2023, commemorates the anniversary of the Egyptian army crossing the Suez Canal and defeating the Israeli army on October 6, 1973. The war ended with a cease-fire secured by the United States, which strengthened the position of Egypt in the negotiations with Israel.
The following is the list of public holidays in Egypt 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Jan 07, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| January 25 Revolution | Jan 26, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Sham El Nessim | Apr 17, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Apr 21, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 22, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 23, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Sinai Liberation Day | Apr 25, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Arafat Day | Jun 27, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jun 28, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jun 29, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| June 30 Revolution | Jun 30, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jun 30, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jul 01, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Islamic New Year | Jul 19, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Revolution Day | Jul 23, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Prophet's Birthday | Sep 28, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Armed Forces Day | Oct 06, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Egypt in 2023.
