Sham El Nessim is a public holiday in Egypt, and it is observed on Orthodox Easter Monday, the day after Easter Sunday.
Sham El Nessim 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.
Sham El-Nassim means "smelling the breeze" in Arabic, and it is related to the agricultural background of ancient Egyptians.
The following is the list of Sham El Nessim in Egypt from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Sham El Nessim | Apr 25, 2022 | Monday |
| Sham El Nessim | Apr 17, 2023 | Monday |
| Sham El Nessim | May 06, 2024 | Monday |
| Sham El Nessim | Apr 21, 2025 | Monday |
| Sham El Nessim | Apr 13, 2026 | Monday |
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