Egypt moves October 6 holiday to October 8, 2026 for public and private sectors

Egypt's government has shifted the Armed Forces Day holiday from Tuesday October 6 to Thursday October 8, 2026, for both public and private sector workers.

• Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision making Thursday October 8 a paid public holiday, replacing Tuesday October 6, for government and public-sector employees.
• Labor Minister Hassan Radad announced the same date as a paid holiday for private-sector workers covered by Labor Law No. 14 of 2025.
• Radad said employers may require staff to work the holiday, with workers entitled to double pay or a compensatory day upon written request, and issued circular No. 22 of 2026.
• The presidency website said the October holiday is the last official paid holiday of 2026.