The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) will suspend trading from Thursday, March 19th, 2026, to Monday, March 23rd, 2026, in observance of the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
Updated 3/17/2026 1:29:00 PM
Arab Finance: Amazon.eg will launch its Eid Sale from March 10th to 16th, offering hundreds of thousands of deals across top categories from local and international brands, providing customers with greater convenience and savings.
Updated 3/16/2026 11:48:00 AM
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided to halt business in all operating banks across the state for five days, as of Thursday, March 19th, in celebration of Eid El-Fitr.
Updated 3/16/2026 6:24:00 AM
Private sector employees will have a five-day holiday from Thursday, March 19th, until Monday, March 23rd, on the occasion of Eid El-Fitr, Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad announced.
Updated 3/15/2026 6:16:00 AM
Eid El-Fitr sparks an annual "Eid clothes" shopping frenzy that consistently boosts production and retail sales, demonstrating how Egypt's garment industry thrives on tradition. Yet beneath this seasonal vibrancy lie growing pressures from inflation, currency depreciation, and geopolitical unrest.
Updated 3/12/2026 11:53:00 AM
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that the period from Thursday, March 19th, until Monday, March 23rd, will be an official holiday on the occasion of Eid El-Fitr
Updated 3/12/2026 6:48:00 AM
Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced the implementation of a new social protection package worth EGP 40.3 billion, to be rolled out ahead of Ramadan in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Updated 2/15/2026 2:28:00 PM
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) will shut its doors for three days, from Sunday, March 30th, to Tuesday, April 1st, in observance of Eid El Fitr.
Updated 3/27/2025 10:26:00 AMEid El-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, bringing family gatherings, traditional festive treats like Kahk, public celebrations, and the traditional practice of giving Eidyah to children.
Updated 3/27/2025 2:04:00 AM
Minister of Labor Mohamed Gabr announced Eid El-Fitr holiday for the private sector
Updated 3/26/2025 6:48:00 AM
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly declared the period from Saturday to Tuesday an official holiday in celebration of Eid El-Fitr,
Updated 3/24/2025 7:08:00 AM
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that all Egyptian banks will be off from Tuesday, April 9th until Sunday, April 14th, in celebration of Eid El-Fitr, according to a statement on April 13th.
Updated 4/5/2024 2:04:00 AM
The Egyptian Minister of Manpower Hassan Shehata has announced a six-day paid holiday, from Tuesday, April 9th to Sunday, April 14th, for the private sector employees on the occasion of Eid El-Fitr.
Updated 4/4/2024 1:35:00 AM
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly declared the period from April 9th to April 14th to be paid leave for the public sector in celebration of Eid El-Fitr, according to an official statement.
Updated 4/3/2024 5:02:00 AM
Amazon.eg, the leading online retailer in Egypt, will launch six-month installment plans with 0% interest, in collaboration with three major banks, with the Eid Sale event kicking off on March 28th exclusively for Amazon Prime members.
Updated 3/26/2024 12:49:00 PM
Egypt will import 154,500 cattle to meet the demands during the holy month of Ramadan, Eid El-Fitr, and Eid Al-Adha, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced.
Updated 1/10/2024 12:03:00 PM
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that all Egyptian banks will be off from Thursday, April 20th until Tuesday, April 25th, in celebration of Eid El-Fitr and Sinai Liberation Day, according to a statement on April 13th.
Updated 4/13/2023 12:05:00 PM