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Three days off next week following government decision on June 30 holiday
Egypt
June 24, 2026
Three days off next week following government decision on June 30 holiday
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decree declaring Thursday, July 2 to be a paid public holiday for employees in…
Banks in Egypt to close from June 18 to 21
Egypt
June 12, 2026
Banks in Egypt to close from June 18 to 21
The Central Bank of Egypt announced that all banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, June 18 on…
June 18th declared an official holiday for the Islamic New Year
Egypt
June 9, 2026
June 18th declared an official holiday for the Islamic New Year
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decree declaring Thursday, June 18 to be a paid public holiday for the…
After Eid, Egyptian employees can look forward to 2 more holidays in June
Egypt
May 31, 2026
After Eid, Egyptian employees can look forward to 2 more holidays in June
The Eid al-Adha holiday officially ends on Sunday, May 31. It lasted for six consecutive days, beginning on May 26,…
Secret police agents distributed to parks for Sham el-Nessim
Egypt
April 9, 2018
Secret police agents distributed to parks for Sham el-Nessim
Cairo governor Atef Abdel Hamid announced in a statement that across each of Cairo’s neighborhoods, local authorities and security authorities…
Alexandria zoo hires private security company to protect animals over Easter
Egypt
April 8, 2018
Alexandria zoo hires private security company to protect animals over Easter
Nozha Zoo administration issued a decision to hire a private security company to protect the zoo during Easter, a holiday…
Iraq announces mandatory official holiday due to heat wave
Middle East
August 10, 2017
Iraq announces mandatory official holiday due to heat wave
The Iraqi government has announced a mandatory official holiday due to a heat wave. Wednesday’s late night statement calling for…
Rafah crossing closed Saturday due to Coptic Christmas
Egypt
January 7, 2012
Rafah crossing closed Saturday due to Coptic Christmas
The Rafah crossing on Gaza's border with Egypt closed on Saturday for Coptic Christmas, said the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Interior…