The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in Egypt will suspend operations on Sunday and Monday, April 12th and 13th, 2026, in observance of Coptic Easter and Sham El-Nessim.
Updated 4/9/2026 12:07:00 PM
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) will suspend trading next Sunday and Monday, April 12th and 13th, in celebration of Easter & Sham El Nessim.
Updated 4/9/2026 11:52:00 AM
gypt’s Minister of Labor Hassan Radad announced that Monday, April 13th, 2026, will be an official paid holiday for private sector employees on the occasion of Sham El-Nessim.
Updated 4/8/2026 10:30:00 AM
The Egyptian Cabinet approved extended closing hours for public shops, malls, and restaurants from April 10th to 13th during the Coptic holidays.
Updated 4/2/2026 12:35:00 AM
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk decided to advance the disbursement of outstanding salaries for government employees for March, starting on April 7th, according to a statement.
Updated 3/25/2026 10:06:00 AM
Banks in Egypt will be off on Sunday, April 20th, and Monday, April 1st, in celebration of Coptic Easter and Sham El Nassim.
Updated 4/15/2025 11:23:00 AM
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has designated April 16th and 17th as official holidays for the banking sector to mark the Coptic Easter and Sham El Nassim.
Updated 4/10/2023 8:02:00 AM