Eid al-Fitr
Nationwide public holiday in Egypt · عيد الفطر المبارك
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 March | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 21 March | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 9 March | Tuesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 10 March | Wednesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Egypt.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Thursday 11 March off and get 5 days in a row (Tue 9 Mar – Sat 13 Mar).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Cairo around 9 March: high 25°C (77°F), low 10°C (50°F), rain on 10% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Cairo. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Tuesday 9 March in Cairo: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Egypt
Saturday, 1 May 2027
Eid al-Fitr in other countries
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Djibouti
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
More for Egypt
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.