Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has issued a decision making Thursday 18 June 2026 an official paid holiday to mark the Islamic New Year 1448 AH, instead of the Gregorian date corresponding to 1 Muharram 1448 AH, depending on the outcome of the moon sighting.
The decision applies to employees of ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies and public business sector companies, with exams continuing according to the dates set by the competent authority, according to the official Facebook page of Egypt's Cabinet.
