Quick answer: Egypt has 242 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 3 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 19 | 5 |
| April | 21 | 2 |
| May | 16 | 7 |
| June | 19 | 3 |
| July | 21 | 2 |
| August | 20 | 1 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 20 | 2 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 23 | 0 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Egypt)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Coptic Christmas Day |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Revolution Day January 25 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Day off for Revolution Day January 25 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Eid el Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Eid el Fitr |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Eid el Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Eid el Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Eid el Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Spring Festival |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sinai Liberation Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| May 26, 2026 | Arafat Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 29, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 30, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 31, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Muharram |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Day off for Muharram |
| Jun 30, 2026 | June 30 Revolution |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Day off for June 30 Revolution |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Revolution Day July 23 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Prophet Mohamed's Birthday |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Armed Forces Day |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Day off for Armed Forces Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
16 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Egypt in 2026?
Egypt has 242 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 25 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
May has the fewest working days, with 16.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.