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Eid al-Fitr in Egypt: Dates and Holiday Period

2027 holiday dates

No reviewed occurrence is available for this year.

About Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan in Egypt. The start depends on the Egyptian lunar-calendar announcement, so future Gregorian dates remain estimates until the competent religious and government authorities confirm them.

Public holiday / closure dates

    Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.

    Next supported occurrence

    No future occurrence is available in the supported data. A new date has not been inferred.

    2026 dates

    • — Public of holiday periodConfirmed — source checked
    • — Public of holiday periodConfirmed — source checked

    Official sources and date status

    Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

    Source review is pending for this calendar. Estimated dates may change; check the responsible authority before making commitments.

    Office arrangements

    Ministries and covered workplaces close for the officially announced period. Essential services continue, and private-sector terms should be checked against the current Labour Ministry decision.

    Bank arrangements

    Banks follow a closure period announced by the Central Bank of Egypt, which may not be identical to every government-office date. Digital services remain available with settlement delays possible.

    School arrangements

    Schools are generally closed when Eid falls during term, but examination and academic calendars remain controlled by education authorities.

    History

    The festival begins on 1 Shawwal after the Ramadan fast. In Egypt, Dar al-Ifta establishes the religious calendar through the official moon-sighting process.

    Why it matters

    Eid al-Fitr combines religious worship with a nationally announced holiday period. The number and placement of paid days are determined in the applicable annual government and labour decisions.

    Observance

    People attend the Eid prayer, visit relatives, give children gifts and share sweets such as kahk. Charitable giving and family meals are central to the occasion.

    Travel and planning

    Intercity road, rail and air demand rises sharply before and after Eid. Book early and reconfirm dates when the official lunar announcement is released.

    Frequently asked questions

    When is Eid al-Fitr observed in Egypt?

    Use the verified date table and the annual Egyptian announcement; lunar and transferred observances can change.

    Are offices and banks closed?

    Government and banking closures follow their respective official decisions, which may have different operational scopes.

    Should future dates be treated as confirmed?

    Only fixed dates or dates backed by the competent annual announcement should be described as confirmed.

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