The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in Egypt will suspend operations on Sunday and Monday, April 12th and 13th, 2026, in observance of Coptic Easter and Sham El-Nessim.

gypt’s Minister of Labor Hassan Radad announced that Monday, April 13th, 2026, will be an official paid holiday for private sector employees on the occasion of Sham El-Nessim.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has declared Monday, April 13th, an official paid holiday to mark the Sham El-Nessim spring festival.

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided to halt business in all operating banks across the state for five days, as of Thursday, March 19th, in celebration of Eid El-Fitr.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly declared Wednesday, January 7th, as an official holiday on the occasion of Coptic Christmas.

Banks in Egypt will be off on Thursday, January 1st, in celebration of the New Year, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has announced that Saturday, November 1st, 2025, will be an official paid holiday due to the Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening ceremony.

Egypt’s Minister of Labor Mohamed Gobran announced that Thursday, October 9th, 2025, will be an official paid holiday for private sector workers on the occasion of the anniversary of the October 6th victory, as per a statement.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced Thursday, October 9th, as an official paid holiday to celebrate the anniversary of the 6th of October War victory, according to a statement.

All banks in Egypt will be off on Thursday, September 4th, on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday holiday, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on August 28th.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued a decree declaring Thursday, September 4th, 2025, as an official paid holiday on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's birthday.

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) will suspend trading on June 26th and July 3rd, in celebration of the Islamic New Year and the June 30 Revolution

All banks operating in Egypt will be closed on June 26th, July 3rd in observance of the Islamic New Year and the June 30 Revolution.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued two decrees declaring Thursday, June 26th, and Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, as official paid holidays.

All banks operating in Egypt will be closed from Thursday, June 5th, 2025, until Monday, June 9th, 2025, in observance of Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha.

The Egyptian Minister of Labor Mohamed Gobran announced May 1st as a holiday for the private sector on the occasion of Labor Day.

All banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, April 24th, instead of Friday, April 25th, in observance of Sinai Liberation Day.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly declared Monday, April 21st, a paid holiday for both the public and private sectors in observance of Sham El-Nessim.

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) will shut its doors for three days, from Sunday, March 30th, to Tuesday, April 1st, in observance of Eid El Fitr.

Minister of Labor Mohamed Gabr announced Eid El-Fitr holiday for the private sector