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Holidays and closures ahead

25 August 2026
Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) Religious holiday
Banks, government offices and schools close. Hotels, dive centres and restaurants run normally, and the public beaches and corniches are busy with Egyptian families.
Expected date — Islamic dates are confirmed by the moon sighting a day or two beforehand.
6 October 2026
Armed Forces Day Public holiday
Banks, government offices and schools close. Hotels, dive centres and restaurants run normally, and the public beaches and corniches are busy with Egyptian families.
7 January 2027
Coptic Christmas Religious holiday
A national public holiday, not only a Coptic one. Banks and offices close; the coast is in the middle of high season and hotels are full.
25 January 2027
Revolution Day and Police Day Public holiday
Banks, government offices and schools close. Hotels, dive centres and restaurants run normally, and the public beaches and corniches are busy with Egyptian families.