Hijri New Year: Egyptian employees to enjoy paid holiday next Thursday

CAIRO – 5 July 2024: The Cabinet has announced that next Thursday will be a paid holiday for both public and private sector employees, in celebration of the Hijri New Year 1446.

Based on astronomical calculations, the 1st of Al-Muharram is expected to occur on Sunday in Egypt, as well as in other Arab and Islamic nations.

It is anticipated that Egypt's Dar Al-Ifta will declare Saturday as the final day of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1445 after sighting the crescent tonight.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has made a decision that designates next Thursday as the day off, rather than the actual start day of the Hijri year.

This decision encompasses employees working in ministries, government institutions, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, public business sector companies, and private sector companies.