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Best days to take off in Egypt in 2028

With 20 days of annual leave, booking the right days gives 52 days off across 10 breaks. Below are all 18 public holidays in Egypt in 2028, the long weekends you get for free, and the bridge days worth booking.

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Public holidays in Egypt in 2028

DateHolidayFalls on
Fri 7 JanChristmas Day عيد الميلاد المجيدDay off
Tue 25 JanNational Police Day عيد الشرطةDay off
Tue 25 JanRevolution Day 2011 عيد ثورة 25 ينايرDay off
Sat 26 FebEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) عيد الفطرWeekend
Sun 27 FebEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) عيد الفطرWeekend
Mon 28 FebEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) عيد الفطرDay off
Mon 17 AprSham El Nessim شم النسيمDay off
Tue 25 AprSinai Liberation Day عيد تحرير سيناءDay off
Mon 1 MayLabour Day يوم العمالDay off
Fri 5 MayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) عيد الأضحىDay off
Sat 6 MayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) عيد الأضحىWeekend
Sun 7 MayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) عيد الأضحىWeekend
Mon 8 MayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) عيد الأضحىDay off
Thu 25 MayIslamic New Year رأس السنة الهجريةDay off
Fri 30 Jun30 June Day عيد ثورة 30 يونيوDay off
Sun 23 JulRevolution Day يوم الثورةWeekend
Thu 3 AugBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) المولد النبويّDay off
Fri 6 OctArmed Forces Day عيد القوات المسلحةDay off

5 of these fall on a weekend in 2028.

Long weekends in Egypt in 2028

Best bridge days to book in 2028

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 6 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 6 Jan to Sun 9 Jan, around Christmas Day.
  2. Book Mon 24 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 22 Jan to Tue 25 Jan, around National Police Day / Revolution Day 2011.
  3. Book Fri 25 Feb (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 25 Feb to Mon 28 Feb, around End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
  4. Book Fri 14 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 14 Apr to Mon 17 Apr, around Sham El Nessim.
  5. Book Mon 24 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 22 Apr to Tue 25 Apr, around Sinai Liberation Day.
  6. Book Fri 28 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 28 Apr to Mon 1 May, around Labour Day.
  7. Book Thu 4 May (1 day) for 5 days off, Thu 4 May to Mon 8 May, around Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha).
  8. Book Fri 26 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 25 May to Sun 28 May, around Islamic New Year.

How many days off can you get in 2028?

Leave bookedDays offPer day booked
5 days21 days4.2x
10 days41 days4.1x
15 days57 days3.8x
20 days72 days3.6x
25 days87 days3.5x

A plan for 20 days of leave in 2028

20 days of leave become 52 days off, in 10 breaks of at least five days.

  1. Wed 5 Jan to Sun 9 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 5 Jan, Thu 6 Jan)
  2. Fri 21 Jan to Tue 25 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 21 Jan, Mon 24 Jan)
  3. Thu 24 Feb to Mon 28 Feb: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 24 Feb, Fri 25 Feb)
  4. Thu 13 Apr to Mon 17 Apr: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 13 Apr, Fri 14 Apr)
  5. Tue 25 Apr to Mon 1 May: 7 days off for 3 booked (Wed 26 Apr, Thu 27 Apr, Fri 28 Apr)
  6. Thu 4 May to Mon 8 May: 5 days off for 1 booked (Thu 4 May)
  7. Wed 24 May to Sun 28 May: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 24 May, Fri 26 May)
  8. Wed 28 Jun to Sun 2 Jul: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 28 Jun, Thu 29 Jun)
  9. Wed 2 Aug to Sun 6 Aug: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 2 Aug, Fri 4 Aug)
  10. Wed 4 Oct to Sun 8 Oct: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 4 Oct, Thu 5 Oct)

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Questions about 2028 in Egypt

How many public holidays does Egypt have in 2028?

Egypt has 17 public holidays in 2028, and 5 of them fall on a weekend.

When are the long weekends in Egypt in 2028?

Without booking any leave: Fri 7 Jan to Sun 9 Jan (Christmas Day), Sat 26 Feb to Mon 28 Feb (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)), Sat 15 Apr to Mon 17 Apr (Sham El Nessim), Sat 29 Apr to Mon 1 May (Labour Day), Fri 5 May to Mon 8 May (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)), Fri 30 Jun to Sun 2 Jul (30 June Day) and Fri 6 Oct to Sun 8 Oct (Armed Forces Day).

What are the best days to take off in Egypt in 2028?

Book Thu 4 May to get 5 days off, from Thu 4 May to Mon 8 May. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 52 days off across 10 breaks.

About these dates

These dates come from the date-holidays library and have not been checked by hand against Egypt's official calendar. Check before you book.

Some days here follow a calendar other than the Gregorian one, such as End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Islamic New Year. Those dates are calculated rather than announced, so the real day can fall a day either side of what is shown. Check them against an official calendar before you book around one.

These dates come straight from the holiday library and have not been checked against this country’s official calendar by hand. Treat them as a starting point.