2027 Public Holidays & Working Days in Egypt
Complete 2027 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Egypt.
Egypt has 253 working days and 10 public holidays in 2027, with a Friday – Saturday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
⚠️ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
This country observes a Friday–Saturday weekend, different from most countries (Sat–Sun). This weekend mismatch can cause a 1-day communication delay for international meetings and shipments. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays — confirm in advance.
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Egypt Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2027-01-07 | Thu | عيد الميلاد المجيد Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2027-01-25 | Mon | عيد الثورة 25 يناير Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2027-04-25 | Sun | عيد تحرير سيناء Sinai Liberation Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2027-05-01 | Sat | عيد العمال Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2027-05-03 | Mon | Sham El-Nessim Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2027-06-10 | Thu | Islamic New Year | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2027-07-01 | Thu | ثورة 30 يونيو June 30 Revolution | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2027-07-23 | Fri | عيد ثورة 23 يوليو Revolution Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2027-08-14 | Sat | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2027-10-06 | Wed | عيد القوات المسلحة Armed Forces Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Egypt in 2027?
In 2027, Egypt has 253 working days, 102 weekend days, and 10 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Egypt?
The official weekend in Egypt is Friday and Saturday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2027?
Egypt has 10 public holidays in 2027. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Egypt?
Banks in Egypt are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Why is the weekend Friday-Saturday in Egypt?
Egypt and most Gulf states follow the Islamic tradition where Friday is the day of congregational prayer (Jumu'ah). The weekend is therefore set to Friday–Saturday. This is important for cross-border shipping and international meeting scheduling.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2025. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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