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| Public holidays in Egypt | |
|---|---|
| Name | Public holidays in Egypt |
| Observedby | Arab Republic of Egypt |
| Type | National, cultural, religious |
| Significance | Commemoration of national events, religious observances, historical anniversaries |
| Frequency | Annual, lunar-based |
Public holidays in Egypt are a mixture of national day commemorations, Islamic observances, and Coptic festivals rooted in Egypt's modern and ancient history. The calendar reflects interactions among institutions such as the Egyptian presidency, the Egyptian Cabinet, the Ministry of Manpower and Immigration and religious authorities including the Al-Azhar University and the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate. These holidays shape public life in cities like Cairo, Alexandria, Giza and regions such as Sinai Peninsula.
Egyptian public holidays derive from events linked to the 20 July Revolution, the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of 1936, and moments of national significance such as the October War (also known as the Yom Kippur War). Religious holidays follow cycles established by the Islamic calendar and the Coptic calendar, with authorities including Al-Azhar University and the Coptic Orthodox Church confirming dates; secular administrations such as the Ministry of Manpower and the Cabinet of Egypt issue official decrees to implement closures and observances in municipalities like Helwan and governorates such as Cairo Governorate.
Egyptian holidays fall into three principal types: national commemorations endorsed by the Egyptian Armed Forces, religious observances recognized by Al-Azhar University and the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, and sectoral closures for civil service and private enterprise set by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Manpower. State holidays such as Revolution Day (1952) are declared alongside movable festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, and fixed religious feasts like Coptic Christmas.
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