Egypt starts applying winter closure timings for shops, restaurants, cafes

CAIRO - 1 October 2021: The winter closure timing for restaurants and cafes in Egypt will be applicable as of Friday, October 1.

 

The new closing times for shops start at 11:00 pm on Thursdays and Fridays, while they will close at 10:00 pm on the rest of the week.  The opening time was set to be at 7:00 a m.

 

As for restaurants and cafés, they close at midnight and will be extended for one hour on official holidays. as for the opening time, it will be at 5:00 a m.

 

Regarding the opening times for workshops and craft shops in the residential areas, they should open at 8:00 a. m. To close at 6:00 p m. with the exception of workshops on roads and gas stations.

 

These timings are not applicable for supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries and groceries, in addition to the delivery service to serve the public and meet the needs of citizens.

 

It id permissible for the tourist governorates to change the closure and opening timing  if necessary, but they have to submit  a request to the Ministies of Antiquities and Local Development.