Egypt sets first-semester exam and mid-year vacation dates for 2026–2027

Egypt's education authorities have set exam dates and the mid-year break for schools and universities across the 2026–2027 academic year.

• The Ministry of Education said first-semester exams for transfer grades in all stages will run January 9–14, 2027.
• Preparatory certificate exams are scheduled for January 16–21, 2027.
• The ministry confirmed exam specifications for primary and preparatory stages remain unchanged from last year.
• The mid-year vacation runs January 23–February 4, 2027, with universities resuming February 6.