Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has issued a decision making Thursday, 27 August 2026, a paid official holiday for the Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi), instead of Tuesday, 25 August, which corresponds to 12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH.
The decision applies to employees of ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies and public business sector companies, while any scheduled examinations will go ahead on the dates set by the competent authority, according to the Egyptian Cabinet's official Facebook page.
