Eid Al-Fitr in Egypt: Public, private sector employees to enjoy paid holiday from 9-14 April

CAIRO – 4 April 2024: Employees in both the public and private sectors throughout Egypt will have a paid holiday from April 9-14 to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan in the Muslim calendar.

This year, Ramadan will conclude on Tuesday, April 9, based on astronomical calculations. Therefore, the festive celebrations of Eid Al-Fitr will then take place from Wednesday, April 10, to Friday, April 12.

Employees will resume work on Monday, April 15.

The paid holiday will be granted to employees working in ministries, government institutions, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and public business sector companies, according to the decisions made by the Cabinet.

For employees in the private sector, Sunday, April 14, will be deducted from their annual holiday entitlement.

Make sure not to miss the Eid prayers, which will take place on Wednesday at around 6 AM.