Christmas Day (Orthodox) is a public holiday in Egypt, observed on January 7, 2026. It is locally known as عيد الميلاد المجيد. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | Christmas Day (Orthodox) |
| Local Name | عيد الميلاد المجيد |
| Date | January 7, 2026 |
| Country |  Egypt |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in Egypt
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Public |
| 2026-01-25 | Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day | Public |
| 2026-04-25 | Sinai Liberation Day | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-07-02 | June 30 Revolution | Public |
| 2026-07-23 | Revolution Day | Public |
| 2026-01-25 | Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day | Public |
| 2026-04-25 | Sinai Liberation Day | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-07-02 | June 30 Revolution | Public |
| 2026-07-23 | Revolution Day | Public |
| 2026-10-06 | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| 2026-10-06 | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| 2025-01-07 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Public |
| 2025-01-25 | Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day | Public |
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