Egypt declares Eid al-Adha Holiday from June 5 to June 9, 2025
Mostafa Madbouly
CAIRO – 29 May 2025: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued a decision declaring the period from Thursday, June 5, 2025, to Monday, June 9, 2025, as an official paid holiday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
The holiday applies to employees of ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and business sector companies.
The decision also states that scheduled exams will proceed as planned, in accordance with the dates set by the relevant authorities.
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