Arab Finance: Manpower Minister Hassan Shehata announced that Monday, April 17th will be a paid holiday for private sector employees on the occasion of Sham El Nassim, according to a statement on April 11th.
Business owners can oblige employees to work during the holiday provided that they must be double-time paid.
On April 5th, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced Monday, April 17th, to be an official holiday for the public sector in celebration of Sham El Nassim.