Arab Finance: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has declared Monday, April 13th, an official paid holiday to mark the Sham El-Nessim spring festival, according to a government decision.

The holiday will apply to employees working in ministries, government bodies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, public business sector companies, and the private sector.

Sham El-Nessim is a national holiday in Egypt traditionally celebrated in the spring.