Best days to take off in Egypt in 2026

Public holidays in Egypt in 2026

5 of these fall on a weekend in 2026.

Long weekends in Egypt in 2026

• Fri 20 Mar to Sun 22 Mar, 3 days: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
• Sat 11 Apr to Mon 13 Apr, 3 days: Sham El Nessim
• Fri 1 May to Sun 3 May, 3 days: Labour Day
• Wed 27 May to Sun 31 May, 5 days: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Best bridge days to book in 2026

A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.

1. Book Thu 19 Mar (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 19 Mar to Sun 22 Mar, around End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
2. Book Fri 10 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 10 Apr to Mon 13 Apr, around Sham El Nessim.
3. Book Thu 30 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 30 Apr to Sun 3 May, around Labour Day.
4. Book Tue 26 May (1 day) for 6 days off, Tue 26 May to Sun 31 May, around Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha).
5. Book Mon 15 Jun (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 13 Jun to Tue 16 Jun, around Islamic New Year.
6. Book Mon 29 Jun (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 27 Jun to Tue 30 Jun, around 30 June Day.
7. Book Fri 24 Jul (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 23 Jul to Sun 26 Jul, around Revolution Day.
8. Book Mon 24 Aug (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 22 Aug to Tue 25 Aug, around Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid).

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A plan for 20 days of leave in 2026

20 days of leave become 54 days off, in 10 breaks of at least five days.

1. Sat 3 Jan to Wed 7 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 5 Jan, Tue 6 Jan)
2. Wed 18 Mar to Sun 22 Mar: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 18 Mar, Thu 19 Mar)
3. Thu 9 Apr to Mon 13 Apr: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 9 Apr, Fri 10 Apr)
4. Wed 29 Apr to Sun 3 May: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 29 Apr, Thu 30 Apr)
5. Sat 23 May to Sun 31 May: 9 days off for 2 booked (Mon 25 May, Tue 26 May)
6. Fri 12 Jun to Tue 16 Jun: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 12 Jun, Mon 15 Jun)
7. Fri 26 Jun to Tue 30 Jun: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 26 Jun, Mon 29 Jun)
8. Wed 22 Jul to Sun 26 Jul: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 22 Jul, Fri 24 Jul)
9. Fri 21 Aug to Tue 25 Aug: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 21 Aug, Mon 24 Aug)
10. Fri 2 Oct to Tue 6 Oct: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 2 Oct, Mon 5 Oct)

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Questions about 2026 in Egypt

How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2026?

Egypt has 17 public holidays in 2026, and 5 of them fall on a weekend.

When are the long weekends in Egypt in 2026?

Without booking any leave: Fri 20 Mar to Sun 22 Mar (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)), Sat 11 Apr to Mon 13 Apr (Sham El Nessim), Fri 1 May to Sun 3 May (Labour Day) and Wed 27 May to Sun 31 May (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)).

What are the best days to take off in Egypt in 2026?

Book Tue 26 May to get 6 days off, from Tue 26 May to Sun 31 May. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 54 days off across 10 breaks.