Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision declaring Tuesday, January 7, 2025 a paid public holiday for Christmas. It applies to employees of ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public-sector and public business-sector companies, and private-sector companies. Examinations will continue according to the schedules set by the competent authorities.
Labour Minister Mohamed Gobran also announced today that Tuesday, January 7, 2025 would be a paid Christmas holiday for private-sector employees covered by Labour Law No. 12 of 2003.
Gobran explained that this follows Prime Ministerial Decision No. 9 of 2025, which specifies the Christmas holiday for ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public-sector and public business-sector companies, and the private sector.
The minister said the Labour Ministry issued a circular today to its central departments and governorate labour directorates, each within its remit, to communicate the rules. Employees covered by Labour Law No. 12 of 2003 are entitled to a paid holiday on January 7. Employers may require employees to work if business needs demand it; in that case, employees are entitled to twice their daily wage in addition to their normal pay for that day, under Article 52 of the law, according to the Egyptian Cabinet’s official Facebook page.
