Egypt Public Holidays Calendar: School, Thursday Shifts & EGX
Egypt Holiday Calendars
Welcome to the official Egypt scheduling hub. Select an option below to access Cabinet-decreed statutory public holidays, Thursday weekend shifts, cultural and Coptic observances, MOETE school semester breaks, and EGX financial exchange trading closures.
Mandatory statutory public holidays decreed by the Cabinet, Thursday long weekend shifts, national days, and Dar al-Ifta confirmed Eid dates.
Historic seasonal festivals (Sham El-Nessim), Coptic Christian observances, Islamic festive seasons, and governorate commemoration days.
Ministry of Education (MOETE) two-semester academic calendar, Mid-Year vacation (إجازة نصف العام), and summer vacation timelines.
Official non-trading schedule for The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) commercial banking clearing closures.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How does the Egyptian Cabinet's "Thursday Shift Rule" work for public holidays?
Under standard Egyptian Cabinet policy, when a mid-week secular public holiday (such as Armed Forces Day or Sinai Liberation Day) falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, the Prime Minister typically issues a decree shifting the official day off to the following Thursday. This creates an uninterrupted three-day weekend (Thursday through Saturday) for public and private sector employees.
Q2: What is Sham El-Nessim and is it an official public holiday in Egypt?
Sham El-Nessim is an ancient Egyptian spring festival celebrated nationwide on the Monday immediately following Eastern Orthodox (Coptic) Easter. It is officially gazetted by the Egyptian government as a statutory paid public holiday for all sectors.
Q3: Does The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) observe all government-decreed Thursday shifts?
Yes. The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) aligns its trading and clearing schedule directly with official Cabinet holiday decrees and Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) directives, closing operations on the designated shifted Thursday dates rather than mid-week calendar dates.
Q4: How is the academic school year structured in Egypt by MOETE?
The Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MOETE) organizes the school year into two main semesters from late September/October through May/June. A mandatory two-week Mid-Year Vacation (إجازة نصف العام) occurs between semesters, typically spanning late January to early February.