Sunday 7 January to be paid holiday in Egypt on Coptic Orthodox Christmas: PM

CAIRO – 31 December 2023: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision announcing next Sunday, January 7th, a paid holiday for employees of public and private companies to mark the Coptic Orthodox Christmas.

The decision applies to employees at ministries, government institutions, public authorities, local administration units, public companies, public enterprise sector companies, and private sector companies.

Christmas in Egypt is observed on January 7th, following the Julian calendar, in line with Orthodox churches worldwide.

Egypt consistently reinforces security and medical measures in advance of the New Year and Christmas celebrations, as millions of Egyptians partake in festivities and gather in the streets until late evening.